Army Strategic Capture & Proposal Lead with Security Clearance

Overview 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.