Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead:
Bowhead is seeking an Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead to support aggressive 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 brings strong technical knowledge of Army systems, is comfortable working directly with senior government officials, and has a track record of leading and writing multiple proposals per year. With several teaming agreements already in place and a steady pipeline of opportunities, this role is best suited for someone who is ready to lead from the front, write clearly and effectively, and drive results.
Responsibilities Lead the full lifecycle of proposal development from capture planning through submissionWrite and edit technical and management volumes for Army and DoD proposals, including EXPRESS and GSA responsesCollaborate with internal and external teammates to build competitive and compliant proposal teamsMeet directly with government stakeholders to understand mission needs and shape upcoming opportunitiesInterpret requirements and acquisition language to develop effective, well-structured proposal contentAlign labor categories, capabilities, and pricing strategies to ensure competitive positioningMaintain awareness of upcoming opportunities across Redstone Arsenal and the Southeast regionDrive teaming discussions, gather competitive intelligence, and support early solution developmentSupport development of win strategies, themes, and discriminators tailored to each opportunityWork with the Regional Director to ensure alignment between pipeline, partnerships, and execution strategyOther duties as assigned Qualifications BA or BS degree in a related field5+ years of experienceProven experience leading and writing proposals for Army or DoD customersStrong understanding of Army weapon systems and mission requirementsExperience with EXPRESS and GSA Schedule proposal structures and complianceAbility to interpret and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and task orders with clear, technically sound writingFamiliarity with DoD acquisition processes including DD254s, CDRLs, and labor category mappingDemonstrated ability to engage with senior government officials to shape and define requirementsAbility to build and lead proposal teams, coordinate inputs, and manage multiple deadlinesExperience using tools such as SharePoint, proposal collaboration platforms, or similar systemsComfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with evolving prioritiesStrong communication skills, professional presence, and a willingness to share information honestly and directlyWillingness to travel within the Southeast as needed
Preferred:
Advanced degree or formal acquisition training (DAU, PMP, etc.)Direct experience working with Redstone Arsenal programs and stakeholders
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 20 poundsMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of timeMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodicallySECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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