Federal Market Leader - Civilian
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Management
Business Management, Operations Manager, Corporate Strategy, Program / Project Manager
Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations.
By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.
Position Summary
The Federal Market Leader – Civilian is responsible for advancing Bodwé’s architecture and engineering presence with civilian federal agencies. This includes leading client engagement, guiding pursuit strategy, and mentoring delivery teams working with organizations such as the Indian Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI), General Services Administration (GSA), and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
This role builds long-term relationships that are rooted in trust, cultural alignment, and service to communities.
The Civilian Market Leader partners closely with Bodwé discipline directors, proposal teams, and firm leadership to ensure the firm’s federal civilian portfolio reflects our values, enhances our reputation, and creates lasting impact through meaningful, community-driven design.
Key Civilian Agency Experience May Include:
- Indian Health Services (IHS)
- Bureau of Indian Affairs / Bureau of Indian Education (BIA/BIE)
- Department of the Interior (DOI)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
This position works in close coordination with the Federal Market Leader–Defense and the Proposal Development Director to ensure that pursuit strategies, messaging, and project delivery align with Bodwé’s federal strategy and interdisciplinary strengths.
Accommodation Requests
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at or
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of a strategic plan to grow the federal market portfolio.
- Guide market segmentation and agency-specific strategies aligned with federal priorities.
- Identify and cultivate new opportunities through federal contracting platforms and outreach.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of contract vehicles and task order backlog.
Client Development + Engagement
- Serve as senior liaison to key federal clients within your market focus.
- Lead key pursuits, including strategy, teaming, win themes, and interviews.
- Leverage tribal ownership and 8(a) status to shape strategic partnerships and mentor others.
- Guide pursuit strategy, teaming, and proposal development in close coordination with the Proposal Development Director.
- Participate in early planning, visioning, and concept development to align with client mission and expectations.
- Support project transitions to delivery teams and remain involved to ensure continuity in client relationships.
- Ensure that projects are scoped, staffed, and managed to meet the financial performance expectations of the firm.
Market Education + Advocacy
- Educate internal teams about agency culture, mission priorities, and contracting processes.
- Mentor staff involved in federal market strategy, pursuit development, and client service.
- Collaborate with the other Federal Market Leader to ensure consistent and coordinated representation.
- Partner with discipline directors and studio leaders to align delivery with federal agency expectations.
- Coordinate with the Proposal Development Director to ensure messaging and strategy align across pursuits.
- Participate in cross-branch initiatives to…
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