Capture & Proposal Project Lead

RSC2 INC•Tucson, AZ

20d•$55,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 2009, RSC2, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified HUBZone Professional Services company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. RSC2 provides breakthrough expertise, support services, and technologies to make operations, programs and systems of record perform better. Our professional staff is trained to provide world-class services to all types of customers. We uphold the integrity and quality of our work so you can expect only the best from us. RSC2 is seeking a dynamic and strategic Capture & Proposal Project Lead to drive the full lifecycle of opportunity development—from early capture through proposal submission. This role is ideal for a highly organized, collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced federal contracting environment and is passionate about winning new business. The successful candidate will serve as the connective tissue between business development, capture, and proposal operations, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with RSC2’s growth objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5 years of experience in project, proposal management
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams through complex federal or DoD project or proposal efforts
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-volume, deadline-driven projects with precision and transparency.
Strong background in project management, including planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation
Deep understanding of compliance requirements, proposal structure, and government evaluation criteria
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, compliant deliverables
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving requirements in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or with military or defense environments is highly valued
PMP or APMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead pre-RFP capture activities including opportunity qualification, customer engagement planning, and competitive analysis.
Develop and maintain capture plans, win strategies, and teaming approaches
Collaborate with BD, technical SMEs, and leadership to shape opportunities and position RSC2 for success
Support bid/no-bid decisions with data-driven insights and risk assessments
Transition into proposal leadership upon RFP release, managing all aspects of proposal development
Create and manage proposal schedules, outlines, compliance matrices, and kickoff materials
Facilitate color team reviews, daily standups, and writing assignments
Ensure proposals are compliant, compelling, and aligned with capture strategy and win themes
Coordinate with graphics, editing, and production teams to deliver polished final submissions
Support post-submission activities including clarifications, ENs, and debriefs
Conduct lessons learned and contribute to the refinement of RSC2’s proposal processes and tools