Director of Capture & Proposals

Job Title: Director of Capture & Proposals

Industry: National Security / Government Contracting

Location (city, state): Arlington, VA

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $75–$80/hour; $165,000+ upon conversion

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM; 40+ hours/week

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

A veteran-owned national security firm providing specialized operational support, training, technology, and digital privacy solutions to government and private-sector clients. The organization has deep expertise supporting the Special Operations and Intelligence communities and is currently in a growth phase.

Job Description:

Seeking a hands-on Director of Capture & Proposals to own and lead the full-cycle capture and proposal process. This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone who can operate independently, work directly with senior leadership, and help build the foundation for a future capture and proposals team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full-cycle capture and proposal process from opportunity identification through final submission.
• Develop and manage RFI/RFQ/RFP responses, proposals, white papers, and customer-facing materials.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on capture strategy, pricing, writing, reviews, and production.
• Analyze solicitation requirements and ensure 100% compliance.
• Identify and monitor new opportunities within the Defense and Intelligence communities.
• Build and continuously improve capture and proposal processes.
• Communicate proposal strategy, timelines, and status to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of government contracting experience in capture and/or proposal management.
• Active TS clearance required.
• Experience supporting DoD, Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal government customers.
• Strong understanding of RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and government procurement regulations, including FAR.
• Strong proposal writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to operate at a high level with minimal supervision and take ownership of deliverables.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Additional Details:

• Reports directly to the CSO, a former Intelligence Officer.
• 2-step interview process: virtual interview followed by CSO + CFO.
• References completed after the first interview.
• Onsite initially with hybrid flexibility upon conversion.
• Active TS clearance will be verified by the client.
• Opportunity is open due to company growth.

Perks:

• $75–$80/hour pay rate
• $165K+ conversion opportunity
• High visibility and direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunity to build and eventually lead a capture/proposal team
• Parking covered
• Conveniently located near Ballston Metro
• Great opportunity for an experienced government contracting professional looking for ownership and growth.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.