Proposal Director - Fed Civ IT - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Proposal Director - Fed Civ IT - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as Proposal Director - Fed Civ IT
Leidos is seeking a highly motivated Proposal Director to lead proposal development for Federal Civilian IT opportunities in Reston, VA. Drive success by overseeing winning proposals for RFPs, RFIs, and task orders. Manage a lean team of 3-5 staff, including coordinators and writers, to secure multimillion-dollar contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver strategic direction ensuring proposals are compliant, competitive, and compelling.
- Lead cross-functional teams with SMEs and capture managers to craft superior solutions.
- Innovate with repeatable processes and automation tools like resource catalogues to slash timelines.
- Control budgets, schedules, and quality through rigorous reviews and client collaboration.
- Mentor emerging talent alongside BD VP and capture leadership for sustained growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's +15 years or Master's +13 years relevant experience.
- 10+ years proposal management with proven wins on complex federal projects.
- Deep knowledge of government regulations; elite leadership and multitasking skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and proposal tools.
Desired Qualifications
- Federal proposal leadership and writing team experience.
- Track record in automation and staff coaching.
Why Leidos?
Don't fit the mold—melt it. For visionaries scheming step 20 while others debate step 2. Competitive pay $154,050-$278,475 reflects impact. Thrive in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and relentless pursuit of excellence in federal IT. U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility. Original posting January 13, 2026; open at least 3 days.
Apply now to shape Leidos' federal civilian IT future.
Locations
- Reston, Virginia, United States
Salary
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Proposal Managementintermediate
- Strategic Leadershipintermediate
- Team Managementintermediate
- Government Contractingintermediate
- Proposal Automationintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suiteintermediate
- Communicationintermediate
- Project Managementintermediate
- Client Interfaceintermediate
- Process Improvementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 15+ years experience or Master's with 13+ years (experience)
- 10+ years proposal management experience (experience)
- Proven track record winning significant contracts (experience)
- Experience developing winning proposals for complex projects (experience)
- Excellent understanding of government contracting regulations (experience)
- Strong leadership and organizational skills (experience)
- Ability to manage multiple projects (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for proposal development ensuring compliance and competitiveness
- Oversee proposal teams including managers and writers to meet deadlines
- Collaborate with SMEs, technical leads, and capture managers on solutions
- Develop repeatable proposal solutions and automation tools
- Manage proposal budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
- Interface with clients and agencies for tailored proposals
- Conduct reviews and provide feedback for high-quality outputs
- Champion team growth through coaching and mentoring
- Partner with BD VP and capture director on priorities and talent pipelines
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $154K-$278K
- general: Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and training opportunities
- general: Flexible work arrangements
- general: Generous paid time off and holidays
- general: Employee stock purchase plan
- general: Career growth in federal IT sector
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Proposal Director - Fed Civ IT - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Proposal Director - Fed Civ IT - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as Proposal Director - Fed Civ IT
Leidos is seeking a highly motivated Proposal Director to lead proposal development for Federal Civilian IT opportunities in Reston, VA. Drive success by overseeing winning proposals for RFPs, RFIs, and task orders. Manage a lean team of 3-5 staff, including coordinators and writers, to secure multimillion-dollar contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver strategic direction ensuring proposals are compliant, competitive, and compelling.
- Lead cross-functional teams with SMEs and capture managers to craft superior solutions.
- Innovate with repeatable processes and automation tools like resource catalogues to slash timelines.
- Control budgets, schedules, and quality through rigorous reviews and client collaboration.
- Mentor emerging talent alongside BD VP and capture leadership for sustained growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's +15 years or Master's +13 years relevant experience.
- 10+ years proposal management with proven wins on complex federal projects.
- Deep knowledge of government regulations; elite leadership and multitasking skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and proposal tools.
Desired Qualifications
- Federal proposal leadership and writing team experience.
- Track record in automation and staff coaching.
Why Leidos?
Don't fit the mold—melt it. For visionaries scheming step 20 while others debate step 2. Competitive pay $154,050-$278,475 reflects impact. Thrive in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and relentless pursuit of excellence in federal IT. U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility. Original posting January 13, 2026; open at least 3 days.
Apply now to shape Leidos' federal civilian IT future.
Locations
- Reston, Virginia, United States
Salary
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Proposal Managementintermediate
- Strategic Leadershipintermediate
- Team Managementintermediate
- Government Contractingintermediate
- Proposal Automationintermediate
- Microsoft Office Suiteintermediate
- Communicationintermediate
- Project Managementintermediate
- Client Interfaceintermediate
- Process Improvementintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 15+ years experience or Master's with 13+ years (experience)
- 10+ years proposal management experience (experience)
- Proven track record winning significant contracts (experience)
- Experience developing winning proposals for complex projects (experience)
- Excellent understanding of government contracting regulations (experience)
- Strong leadership and organizational skills (experience)
- Ability to manage multiple projects (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for proposal development ensuring compliance and competitiveness
- Oversee proposal teams including managers and writers to meet deadlines
- Collaborate with SMEs, technical leads, and capture managers on solutions
- Develop repeatable proposal solutions and automation tools
- Manage proposal budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
- Interface with clients and agencies for tailored proposals
- Conduct reviews and provide feedback for high-quality outputs
- Champion team growth through coaching and mentoring
- Partner with BD VP and capture director on priorities and talent pipelines
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $154K-$278K
- general: Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and training opportunities
- general: Flexible work arrangements
- general: Generous paid time off and holidays
- general: Employee stock purchase plan
- general: Career growth in federal IT sector
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