Senior Director of Proposals at Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Dayton, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Proposal Strategy, Proposal Oversight, Resource Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Government Procurement, Proposal Development Software, Process Optimization, Metrics Development, AI-Assisted Capabilities, Team Management, Attention to Detail, Presentation Skills

Industry

Space Research and Technology

Description

Proposal Strategy. Proposal Oversight: Directly manages key strategic or high-value proposal efforts, which includes developing outlines, managing schedules, and facilitating major reviews (e.g., Blue, Pink, and Red Team reviews). Resource Management: Collaborates with Business Operations and Business Development leadership to ensure that the organizations receive timely and appropriate support for their proposal development activities. This includes agile resource management vs. changing priorities and emerging needs Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with leadership across the organization, including Contracts, Security, Recruiting, Pricing, and others to enable optimized proposal development and ultimate product quality. Drives improvement by implementing and refining best practices and innovative tools, including AI-assisted capabilities. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field. Minimum of 15 years of experience in federal market proposal development within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community domains, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing large, complex proposals (e.g., >$100M total contract value). Demonstrated experience in capturing, organizing, producing, and winning both large and small competitive proposals. Strong leadership, team management, and motivational skills with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams. Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex proposal efforts. Deadline-Driven Performance: Demonstrates exceptional time management, conflict resolution, and the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, while adapting proactively to changing priorities. Organized and Results-Oriented: Exhibits a high level of organization, process orientation, and attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality, error-free deliverables that align with business objectives. Exceptional Communication and Collaboration: Possesses outstanding written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and presentation abilities, ensuring effective collaboration across teams to achieve desired results. In-depth knowledge of government procurement and contracting processes (FAR, DFARS, etc.) as well as solicitation and contract types (e.g., SBIR Ph III, OTAs) and their associated bid requirements. Demonstrated ability to interpret solicitation documents, develop compliance matrices, and deliver impactful final submissions Proficiency in proposal development software and tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and collaborative platforms. APMP Certification (Foundation or Practitioner level) highly desired. Master's degree or PMP certification desired. Experience implementing the Shipley proposal process and Strength-based Solutioning. Process & Tools Optimization Develops, refines, and enforces proposal processes, templates, and best practices. Develops and refines proposal-related metrics at all levels of the business. Ensures current, accurate, decision-quality proposal metrics, e.g. ROI.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director of Proposals will manage key strategic proposal efforts, ensuring timely support for proposal development activities. This role involves collaborating with various leadership teams to optimize proposal quality and implement best practices.