Director, Capture and Proposals - Public Sector

Socure is seeking a Director, Capture and Proposals, Public Sector to lead the capture and proposal operating model, including the capture lifecycle, stage gates, roles, tools, and metrics. The role will involve shaping opportunities, structuring teaming and pricing, directing compliant and compelling proposals, and running a disciplined system to turn individual bids into a predictable win engine.

What You Will Do

Lead the capture lifecycle on priority pursuits, run bid/no-bid discipline, shape before the RFP, direct and write proposals, ensure compliance and quality, manage knowledge, own the pursuit pipeline, and learn and improve.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in government capture and proposal leadership, leading and scaling a capture and proposal function, and leading capture for complex, competitive pursuits. They will also have strong communication and writing skills, and the ability to translate technical capabilities into persuasive narratives.

Requirements

• 10+ years in government capture and proposal leadership for technology, data, cybersecurity, identity, or software companies
• Leading and scaling a capture and proposal function
• Leading capture for complex, competitive pursuits
• Leading and writing compliant, compelling RFx responses
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, state and local procurement rules, contract vehicles, and typical government evaluation criteria
• Structuring teaming agreements and partner roles with primes, integrators, and resellers
• Building trusted relationships with government program and procurement officials and ecosystem partners
• Communicating technical and strategic concepts clearly to government customers and internal stakeholders
• Managing deadlines and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Exceptional writing and editing skills

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) or other retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities