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Director of Capture Management and Proposal Development

McLean, Virginia, United States · Hybrid

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Position: Senior Principal - Capture Management and Proposal Development Job Title: Director of Capture Management and Proposal Development Employment Type: W2 Location: McLean, VA and/or Remote Reports To: Chief Executi…

Skills: Capture Management, Proposal Development, Strategic Planning, Federal Acquisition Process, Competitive Assessment

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Director of Capture Management and Proposal Development

Competitive Range

McLean, Virginia, United States • Hybrid

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Posted 28d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the capture management and proposal development lifecycle for high-value federal opportunities from identification to contract award. Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership to increase the company's probability of win across the federal portfolio.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and over 20 years of experience in federal government contracting, with at least 15 years specifically leading capture and proposal efforts. Must have a deep understanding of FAR-based acquisitions and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Full job description

Position: Senior Principal - Capture Management and Proposal Development

Job Title: Director of Capture Management and Proposal Development

Employment Type: W2

Location: McLean, VA and/or Remote

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Job Description:

Competitive Range (CRS) is seeking an accomplished growth executive to lead our Capture Management and Proposal Development function. This executive will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership while driving the company's most critical pursuits from opportunity identification through contract award. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Director of Capture Management & Proposal Development will be responsible for developing enterprise capture strategies, strengthening proposal operations, advising executive leadership on pursuit and deal strategy, and increasing the company's overall probability of win (PWin) across the federal portfolio. This position is a key member of CRS's leadership team and will partner closely with Business Development, Contracts, Pricing, Program Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership to deliver winning solutions for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Capture Leadership

  • Lead the capture strategy for CRS's highest-value and most strategic opportunities
  • Develop and execute capture plans from opportunity identification through contract award
  • Lead qualification activities, bid/no-bid recommendations, and pursuit strategies
  • Conduct competitive assessments, Black Hat reviews, SWOT analyses, and win strategy sessions
  • Develop teaming strategies and cultivate strategic partner relationships

Proposal Leadership

  • Direct the company's proposal development lifecycle
  • Establish proposal schedules, compliance strategies, color team reviews, and executive reviews
  • Ensure compelling, compliant, and differentiated proposals
  • Partner with technical SMEs, pricing, and contracts to produce high-quality submissions
  • Improve proposal processes, tools, templates, and governance

Executive Growth Advisor

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on growth strategy
  • Advise leadership on pursuit prioritization, competitive positioning, pricing strategy, and overall deal structure
  • Assist in shaping CRS's long-term growth roadmap
  • Present capture recommendations and business cases to executive leadership

Business Development Integration

  • Collaborate with Business Development to mature the opportunity pipeline
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, industry partners, and key stakeholders
  • Support customer engagement activities before and throughout the acquisition lifecycle
  • Help identify emerging markets and strategic growth opportunities

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor proposal managers, capture personnel, and technical contributors
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Build scalable capture and proposal processes that support CRS's continued growth

Desired Experience:

Progressive experience in federal government contracting, with demonstrated success leading capture and proposal efforts for DoD, VA, and other federal agencies. Proven track record of winning complex, high-value task orders and contracts on IDIQs, GWACs, and other strategic contract vehicles. Experience leading the full capture lifecycle, including opportunity qualification, capture strategy, proposal development, and transition to execution. Demonstrated success advising executive leadership on growth strategy, bid/no-bid decisions, competitive positioning, and pursuit strategy. Strong understanding of the federal acquisition process and exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship management skills. Experience supporting major contract vehicles such as OASIS, Alliant, CIO-SP3/CIO-SP4, Polaris, GSA MAS, and 8(a) STARS.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • 20+ years of progressive experience in federal government contracting
  • 15+ years leading capture and proposal efforts for DoD and/or Federal Civilian agencies
  • Strong understanding of FAR-based acquisitions and federal procurement processes
  • Excellent executive communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills
  • Ability to influence executive decision-making and work effectively across functional organizations

Why Competitive Range

Competitive Range delivers mission-critical technology and professional services supporting defense, national security, and federal civilian customers. We are a collaborative, agile organization where leaders are empowered to influence strategy, build teams, and make a measurable impact on the company's future growth.

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and/or 20 years of related experience

Certification

Shipley Capture or Proposal Certification

Experience

20+ Years’ Experience

Clearance

Ability to obtain Top Secret and maintain minimum of Secret clearance

Industry

GovCon/Information Technology

Related keywords

GovConInformation TechnologyDoDFederal Civilian AgenciesFARShipley CertificationOASISAlliantCIO-SP3CIO-SP4PolarisGSA MAS8(a) STARSIDIQGWACBlack Hat Review

About Competitive Range

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Energy. Intellect. Execution.

Industry
Information Technology & Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
525

Competitive Range is a Management Consulting and Technology Solutions consultancy that provides acquisition, program management, and IT engineering. OUR VISION It is our vision to be the standard against which mission support and technology partners are measured in ethics and value added outcomes. OUR MISSION We are highly ethical, operationally agile, and aggressively committed to delivering on customer objectives. These “rules of engagement” delineate us from our competitors. They define the mechanics of our success, and the longevity thereof. OUR BRAND The vision for Competitive Range was formed over many years of dedicated service alongside the extraordinary men and women of the USAF 375th Civil Engineering Squadron. We are committed to providing our customers with a value added engagement experience.

Offices: 20 W Kinzie St, 17th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60654, US · 2221 S Clark St, Arlington, Virginia 22202, US · 6700 Alexander Bell Dr, Suite 253 & 254A/B, Columbia, Maryland 21046, US · 4470 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, 5th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30338, US

Program ManagementAcquisition SupportIT Infrastructure Managementand IT Solutions ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService IndustryTechnical Support
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About Competitive Range

LinkedInVisit site

Energy. Intellect. Execution.

Industry
Information Technology & Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
525

Competitive Range is a Management Consulting and Technology Solutions consultancy that provides acquisition, program management, and IT engineering. OUR VISION It is our vision to be the standard against which mission support and technology partners are measured in ethics and value added outcomes. OUR MISSION We are highly ethical, operationally agile, and aggressively committed to delivering on customer objectives. These “rules of engagement” delineate us from our competitors. They define the mechanics of our success, and the longevity thereof. OUR BRAND The vision for Competitive Range was formed over many years of dedicated service alongside the extraordinary men and women of the USAF 375th Civil Engineering Squadron. We are committed to providing our customers with a value added engagement experience.

Offices: 20 W Kinzie St, 17th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60654, US · 2221 S Clark St, Arlington, Virginia 22202, US · 6700 Alexander Bell Dr, Suite 253 & 254A/B, Columbia, Maryland 21046, US · 4470 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, 5th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30338, US

Program ManagementAcquisition SupportIT Infrastructure Managementand IT Solutions ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService IndustryTechnical Support
View all jobs at Competitive Range

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