Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead

Overview

Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead:
Bowhead is seeking an Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead to support growth across Army programs with a focus on Redstone Arsenal and Army weapon systems. This is a hands-on role responsible for writing, leading, and managing the development of proposals, many under the EXPRESS contract and GSA Schedule. The position also plays a key role in business development, customer engagement, and shaping requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of Army systems, experience working with senior government officials, and a track record of leading and writing multiple proposals per year.

With several teaming agreements in place and a steady pipeline of opportunities, this role is best suited for someone who can lead from the front, write clearly and effectively, and drive results.

• Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development from capture planning through submission
• Write and edit technical and management volumes for Army and DoD proposals, including EXPRESS and GSA responses
• Collaborate with internal and external teammates to build competitive and compliant proposal teams
• Meet directly with government stakeholders to understand mission needs and shape upcoming opportunities
• Interpret requirements and acquisition language to develop effective, well-structured proposal content
• Align labor categories, capabilities, and pricing strategies to ensure competitive positioning
• Maintain awareness of upcoming opportunities across Redstone Arsenal and the Southeast region
• Drive teaming discussions, gather competitive intelligence, and support early solution development
• Support development of win strategies, themes, and discriminators tailored to each opportunity
• Work with the Regional Director to ensure alignment between pipeline, partnerships, and execution strategy
• Other duties as assigned

• BA or BS degree in a related field
• 5+ years of experience
• Proven experience leading and writing proposals for Army or DoD customers
• Strong understanding of Army weapon systems and mission requirements
• Experience with EXPRESS and GSA Schedule proposal structures and compliance
• Ability to interpret and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and task orders with clear, technically sound writing
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes including DD254s, CDRLs, and labor category mapping
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior government officials to shape and define requirements
• Ability to build and lead proposal teams, coordinate inputs, and manage multiple deadlines
• Experience using tools such as SharePoint, proposal collaboration platforms, or similar systems
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
• Strong communication skills, professional presence, and a willingness to share information honestly and directly
• Willingness to travel within the Southeast as needed

• Advanced degree or formal acquisition training (DAU, PMP, etc.)
• Direct experience working with Redstone Arsenal programs and stakeholders

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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