Proposal specialist Jobs in Huntsville, AL

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 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

Qualifications

• 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

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

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