Director of Proposal Development

Intrepid sets the standard for delivering excellence in the federal marketplace and is known for treating employees like family. We provide our employees with a challenging and supportive work environment, paired with a competitive salary and an industry-leading 401k contribution. We are looking for a Director of Proposal Development to support Intrepid Corporate. The Director of Proposal Development will lead a team of proposal and business development professionals to accomplish the timely and effective submission of proposals and other technical documents in support of Business Capture efforts. The Director will integrate with the Growth team throughout the Capture process to drive the collection and alignment of critical data required to formulate effective and compelling proposals.

Your Day-to-day Work Will Include

• Serving as the Senior leader for proposal strategy to Growth and Executive leadership.
• Serving as Proposal Manager on high priority proposals. Leads, directs, and assists proposal volume leads, and leads Proposal support team.
• Developing and leading the Intrepid proposal development process across the proposal lifecycle, including process training and familiarization for team members.
• Directing process management and oversee proposal quality, including by working closely with proposal managers, tracking capture progress, reviewing proposal drafts, and troubleshooting complex challenges.
• Being responsible for RFP/RFI analysis; leads the development, production, and delivery of RFIs, proposals, and proposal-related products.
• Engaging early with Strategic Account Managers to fully describe proposal-related requirements and assign proposal resources as required.
• Being responsible for end-to-end ownership and command of proposal development and related support processes, including desktop publishing and graphics development.
• Facilitating solution development working sessions across the lifecycle to formulate and integrate proposal strengths, discriminators, and strategies with a compliant and efficient structure.
• Leading or coordinating all proposal color team reviews; develops review packages and consolidates feedback.
• Collaborating with all Intrepid Corporate teams including Contracts, Security, Human Resources, Program Control, and IT as needed to ensure all RFP requirements are addressed.
• Collaborating with teaming partners as appropriate.
• Being responsible for providing input and accessibility to proposal resources including past performance, resumes, prior proposal database, and other boilerplate information including corporate overview, core competencies, program management plan, contract/sub-contract management plan, quality assurance plan, retention plan, etc.
• Confirming through appropriate compliance reviews that proposals comply with all RFP requirements and all proposal production requirements, as required.
• Capturing lessons learned from all proposals and providing feedback.
• Maintaining flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
  
  

At a Minimum, You Should Have

• An active SECRET security clearance and the ability to maintain.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office toolset (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• A bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in a non-STEM field.
• 10 or more years of relevant work experience.
• The ability to work independently, proactively identifying and completing tasks.
• A working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of both Capture and Proposal teams and possess basic knowledge of the Government acquisition, procurement, governance, and contracts processes and policies.
• Significant understanding of industry-standard proposal development processes and present the ability to provide effective leadership throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• All employees may be called upon to provide their knowledge and/or expertise to proposal efforts including contract re-competes.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.
  
  

Work Type: On-Site (Huntsville, AL)

Estimated Pay: $150,000 to $160,000

The provided salary range serves as a broad reference. However, Intrepid takes various factors into account when establishing base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, as well as the candidate's experience, education, skills, and prevailing market conditions.

Work/Life at Intrepid

Wondering what it's like to work here? Let us give you a glimpse of our exceptional workplace culture.

Our employees have consistently nominated us for the Best Places to Work award and we take pride in our family-like environment, remarkable benefits, and go-the-extra-mile attitude.

The Hours

We sincerely value work-life balance. Our flexible-hours policy allows you to balance extra time during significant projects with days that are lighter. Moreover, we offer generous accrual of paid personal leave that doesn’t lose its value (no use it or lose it here!) as well as 11 paid holidays per year.

The Benefits

Our benefits are renowned, starting with our outstanding 401k program. No match required! We contribute 14% of your bi-weekly pay to your account regardless of your contribution. With our low-fee index funds from Fidelity, your retirement savings will grow substantially. Plus, your professional financial advisors are already covered!

Our top-notch health insurance plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield includes low deductibles ($200/year) and is mostly covered by Intrepid, or you can choose a high-deductible plan with an eligible HSA, the choice is yours! We also provide complimentary life insurance, affordable dental, vision, disability, critical illness, and pet insurance. Additionally, you can set aside pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses through an FSA. We even offer a $1000 scholarship for newborn or adopted children, as well as those enrolled in higher education.

The Perks

Enjoy typical perks like corporate discounts as well as unique experiences as an Intrepid employee. You'll be a VIP at our annual events, including the Chili Cook-Off, Thanksgiving Lunch & Lawn Games, Ice-Cream Social, Intrepig BBQ, and the grand end-of-year Christmas bash with amazing prizes! Remote workers have special virtual engagement opportunities and exclusive events so no one is left out of the fun.

Give Back

Giving back is ingrained in our values. Through our employee-managed charitable fund, the Intrepid Ideal Community Fund (ICF), we contribute tens of thousands of dollars each year to organizations that help people in need. Join us in various volunteer opportunities and help us make a difference in our communities. Our vision is to one day create ideal communities where every citizen's needs are met.

Join Us!

There's something for everyone at Intrepid. If our benefits, perks, values, and mission resonate with you, we're thrilled to meet you! Start your journey as an Intrepid employee by applying today. We can't wait to hear from you!

About Intrepid

Intrepid is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to making employment decisions based on merit and value. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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