Senior Proposal & Operations Specialist Strategic Solutions Unlimited Inc Fayetteville, NC Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Qualifications Staff supervision Collaborating with government agencies DoD experience Bidding project phase Proposal writing Leading team collaboration initiatives B2

G Full Job Description Responsibilities:

PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT

Lead and manage the complete proposal development lifecycle from opportunity qualification through proposal submission. Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Sources Sought Notices, and other procurement documents. Develop proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, content plans, production schedules, and submission checklists. Coordinate proposal efforts with executives, program managers, subject matter experts, subcontractors, teaming partners, consultants, pricing personnel, and technical writers. Facilitate proposal kickoff meetings and manage proposal status meetings throughout the development process. Coordinate and manage Pink, Red, Gold, Executive, and Final proposal reviews. Ensure all proposals are fully compliant with solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, formatting instructions, and submission deadlines. Maintain proposal document control, version management, and configuration throughout the proposal lifecycle.

PROPOSAL WRITING & EDITING

Develop, write, edit, and format technical, management, staffing, transition, executive summary, past performance, and corporate experience proposal volumes. Tailor proposal content, corporate capabilities, resumes, and past performance references to specific customer requirements. Prepare persuasive proposal narratives that clearly communicate SSU's technical approach, management capabilities, and value proposition. Coordinate graphics, charts, organizational diagrams, resumes, and technical illustrations for proposal integration. Perform quality assurance, compliance, grammar, formatting, and editorial reviews prior to submission.

CAPTURE MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

Conduct market research to identify and qualify Federal Government business opportunities. Monitor procurement forecasts, SAM.gov, agency acquisition forecasts, industry portals, and other market intelligence resources. Perform competitive analysis, customer research, SWOT assessments, and opportunity evaluations. Develop and maintain capture plans, opportunity pipelines, and business development reports. Support executive leadership during Go/NoGo decision meetings. Assist in developing capture strategies, win themes, discriminators, and customer engagement plans. Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, prime contractors, subcontractors, and industry partners. Prepare and coordinate NonDisclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), subcontractor agreements, and other preaward documentation. Prepare capability statements, data call responses, capability matrices, and other business development materials.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Coordinate operational activities supporting proposal development and contract execution. Collaborate with Contracts, Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Security, and Program Management to ensure proposal commitments align with organizational capabilities. Assist with contract administration activities, including modifications, subcontractor documentation, deliverable tracking, and compliance monitoring. Coordinate proposal transition activities following contract award to ensure an efficient handoff from Business Development to Operations. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), proposal templates, workflow documentation, and process improvements. Monitor internal operational performance metrics and recommend process improvements that increase organizational efficiency. Track proposal metrics, contract milestones, key performance indicators, and pipeline reports for executive leadership. Assist in resource planning, staffing coordination, and operational readiness for upcoming contract awards.

MARKETING & CORPORATE SUPPORT

Assist with the development and maintenance of marketing collateral, capability statements, corporate presentations, and proposal libraries. Coordinate company participation in trade shows, conferences, industry days, and networking events. Maintain corporate past performance databases, resumes, certifications, and proposal repositories. Ensure corporate marketing materials accurately reflect organizational capabilities and branding. Leadership & Supervision Directly supervise Business Development Associate(s), assigning work, monitoring performance, providing coaching, and conducting performance evaluations. Mentor junior proposal and business development personnel. Promote collaboration among Business Development, Operations, Contracts, Finance, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership. Maintain confidentiality of procurementsensitive, proprietary, and company information. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience supporting Federal Government proposal development and capture management. Minimum of 5 years managing proposals valued from simplified acquisitions through multimilliondollar competitive procurements. Experience with DoD, GSA, DHS, VA, or other Federal Government agencies. Experience managing multiple proposals simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines. Experience supervising or leading proposal teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS APMP

Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional Certification. NCMA Contract Management Certification. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Experience working within a Small Business or ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Small Business (SDVOSB). Experience with GSA MAS, OASIS, SeaPort, IDIQs, BPAs, and GWAC contracts. Experience with CRM and capture management systems such as GovWin IQ, Salesforce, Deltek Costpoint CRM, or similar platforms. SSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. About Strategic Solutions Unlimited Inc Strategic Solutions Unlimited Inc (SSU) is an industry-leading organization that specializes in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services worldwide. We provide customizable modular SCIF products to cater to the distinct needs and critical objectives of our clients. Our team is made up of military-minded professionals with decades of special operations and intelligence experience, dedicated to enabling war fighters and servicing government organizations and the commercial sector. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we bring forth the capabilities and resources of a large enterprise while maintaining our commitment to serving our clients. Join us and explore career opportunities at SSU.