Federal Capture & Proposal Analyst (Entry-Level)
About The Position
We are seeking an ambitious, organized, and detail-oriented Federal Capture & Proposal Analyst to join our team in an entry-level role supporting federal business development. This position is ideal for a recent college graduate or early-career professional interested in government contracting, business development, strategic communications, and proposal development. In this role, you will help our team identify and track federal opportunities, support responses to sources sought notices and RFIs, organize capture materials, and assist with proposal coordination and development. Over time, you will gain hands-on experience in federal capture strategy and RFP response development while working closely with leadership and technical staff. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys writing, research, deadlines, and turning information into clear, organized deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, Marketing, Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Journalism, Engineering Management, or a related field
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong research and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Interest in federal contracting, public sector work, capture, and proposal development
Nice To Haves
- Internship, part-time, or campus project experience involving writing, research, project coordination, or communications
- Familiarity with federal agencies, public procurement, or government contracting concepts
- Experience editing long-form documents or coordinating group projects with deadlines
- Interest in the AEC, engineering, construction, environmental, or professional services industries
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, or document management tools
Responsibilities
- Monitor and track federal opportunities, including sources sought notices, RFIs, and RFPs
- Support opportunity research using procurement platforms and internal tools
- Assist with drafting responses to sources sought notices, capability summaries, and other pre-solicitation materials
- Help organize and maintain pursuit files, past performance information, staff resumes, project sheets, and content libraries
- Support development of compliance matrices, proposal outlines, and submission checklists
- Coordinate with internal staff to collect technical content, qualifications, and required forms
- Assist with editing, formatting, proofreading, and assembling proposal documents
- Track deadlines, amendments, and submission requirements for active pursuits
- Participate in capture and proposal planning meetings and help document action items
- Support continuous improvement of internal capture and proposal processes
Benefits
- Direct exposure to federal capture and proposal strategy
- Opportunity to learn from experienced leaders and technical professionals
- Meaningful work supporting growth in the federal market
- Strong career development opportunity for an early-career professional
- Exposure to business development, writing, project coordination, and government contracting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
