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Vice President, Proposal Development

Agile Defense, LLC
United States, Virginia, Reston
Feb 21, 2025
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Requisition #: 787 Job Title: Vice President, Proposal Development Location: 1430 Spring Hill Rd McLean, Virginia 22102 SUMMARY Vice President, Proposal Development - come join a team focused on winning and having fun! Looking for a strong leader focused on proposal development for a fast growing, fun firm. You will lead a team of dynamic proposal managers and writers supporting Defense and Federal Civilian pursuits. Ideally, this person will have a focus on quality, timeliness and driving compelling proposals. This team will support everything from task order responses to large, complex proposals. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide leadership for proposal teams in the development of large, complex proposals * Work with senior leadership to manage and prioritize proposals across the Defense and Federal Civilian Sectors * Ensure that proposals are high quality, compliant, and compelling * Effectively communicate with Agile Defense leadership during reviews and presentations about the proposal effort * Support initiatives within the Growth organization focused on improving capture and proposal processes * Routinely conduct lessons learned to ensure that individual proposal managers and teams are constantly improving * Attend gate and capture reviews to provide feedback on proposal requirements and RFP readiness * Member of Growth Leadership team responsible for driving Revenue across all sectors of Agile Defense SUPERVISORY DUTIES * Leading a team of 8-10 proposal managers and writers (both FT and PT) QUALIFICATIONS Education, Background, and Years of Experience * Bachelor's degree plus 10 years government related experience in Proposal Development * Demonstrated experience leading proposal managers across Defense and Federal Civilian sectors * Possess strong leadership, time management, and prioritization skills ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills * MS Word and MS Office WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions * Hybrid Strength Demands * Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical Requirements * Stand or Sit Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Apply for this job