Senior Director of Proposal Management (GovCon)

TL;DR

Senior Director of Proposal Management (GovCon): Leading the proposal management function across six divisions to deliver compliant and compelling government bids with an accent on strategic leadership, process rigor, and pipeline hygiene. Focus on implementing standardized governance frameworks, mentoring cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI tools to optimize win rates.

Location: Remote/Hybrid; must be able to work from the McLean, VA headquarters or regional offices as needed. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Company

hirify.global provides adaptive innovation and seamless technology integration to support national security and critical civilian missions.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the Proposal Management team across Air Force, Army, Navy, Federal Civilian, and DHS pods.
• Establish and enforce standardized proposal processes, templates, and best practices aligned with Shipley or equivalent methodologies.
• Drive pipeline hygiene by ensuring accurate tracking of proposal status, milestones, and resources across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with Capture Managers, Solution Architects, and Pricing to ensure integrated, win-themed proposal responses.
• Conduct color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and manage quality gates throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Develop proposal metrics, win/loss analytics, and maintain a comprehensive proposal content reuse repository.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in GovCon proposal management, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, English, Communications, Marketing, or Engineering is required.
• APMP Certification at the Practitioner or Professional level is required.
• Active Secret clearance (minimum); Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of AI and AI-related tools in the Proposal and Capture lifecycle.
• Deep expertise in FAR/DFARS and government solicitation structures (Sections L&M).

Nice to have

• APMP Executive-level certification or Shipley-trained certification.
• PMP certification or Six Sigma/Lean process improvement experience.
• Knowledge of FEDSIM, GSA OASIS, CIO-SP3/4, ITES, and SEWP contract vehicles.
• Experience with Proposal Pricing integration and BOE development.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture defined by the "6Hs": Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.
• Collaborative, family-oriented environment that values integrity and tireless work ethic.
• Flexible Remote/Hybrid work arrangement with 5-10% required travel.
• Opportunity to work on high-value pursuits ($100M+ TCV) supporting national security.