Senior Director of Bids & Proposals

Director of Bids & Proposals

 

Status: Exempt

About the Role 

IntelliDyne, LLC seeks an experienced proposal leader to direct our end-to-end proposal development process across multiple simultaneous pursuits. This role demands a strategic problem-solver with commanding presence who can manage complex federal opportunities valued at $50-$200 million while maintaining excellence in execution and stakeholder relationships. 

Core Responsibilities 

Proposal Leadership & Management 

• Serve as primary point of contact and lead the proposal team through multiple concurrent RFQs, RFIs, RFPs, Sole Sources, OTAs, and White Papers 

• Manage all proposal development activities including third-party support coordination 

• Oversee complete proposal lifecycle: kickoffs, task assignments, scheduling, color reviews, production, and lessons learned 

• Ensure quality control and full compliance at each stage of the proposal process 

Strategic Execution 

• Analyze solicitations and develop comprehensive proposal strategies, schedules, and compliance matrices 

• Facilitate development of pre-proposal artifacts including technical solution outlines and color step reviews for executive approval 

• Lead kick-off meetings and coordinate all color review sessions with cross-functional teams 

• Conduct timely post-submission lessons learned sessions, identify improvements, and drive process optimization 

Team & Stakeholder Coordination 

• Coach and mentor proposal team members on developing compliant, compelling responses 

• Delegate and coordinate tasks effectively across internal teams, partners, SMEs, consultants, and coaches 

• Interface with stakeholders ranging from senior management to technical SMEs 

• Manage teams of up to 20 individuals across internal and external resources 

Technical & Production Management 

• Oversee proposal production including desktop publishing, editing, proofreading, printing, and binding 

• Perform technical editing and draft non-technical sections including past performance and resume tailoring 

• Administer SharePoint infrastructure for proposal libraries, archives, and knowledge management 

• Collect, vet, format, and submit questions to government contracting officers 

Required Qualifications 

Experience & Knowledge 

• 6-10+ years of proposal and capture management experience 

• Proven track record supporting multiple pursuits in the $50-$200 million range 

• In-depth knowledge of federal acquisition lifecycle for Defense and Civilian markets 

• Demonstrated command of full proposal processes with excellent interpersonal skills 

• Experience implementing and managing inter-departmental processes 

Technical Competencies 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, SharePoint, and AI/ML/LLM tools 

• SharePoint administration experience for libraries, folder structures, and archives 

• Training in Shipley proposal process 

• Knowledge of ITIL and Kanban methodologies 

• Experience incorporating AI/ML or LLM technologies into proposal workflows 

Core Skills 

• Clear, succinct oral and written communication 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines simultaneously