Proposal Resource Center Lead

Aleut Career•Arlington, VA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Aleut Federal is seeking a strategic and growth-focused Proposal Resource Center (PRC) Lead to manage and scale our Proposal Resource Center in support of the company’s aggressive federal growth objectives. This role serves as a key leader within the Growth organization, responsible for building a high-performing proposal team and delivering competitive, compliant, and differentiated proposals that expand Aleut’s footprint across federal agencies and contract vehicles. The PRC Manager will drive operational excellence, proposal innovation, and disciplined execution to increase win rates and strengthen Aleut’s position as a trusted federal partner. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in federal contracting, a strong understanding of capture-to-proposal integration, and the leadership capability to mature processes that support sustained, scalable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, English, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8–12+ years of progressive experience in federal proposal management
3–5+ years leading proposal teams or managing complex, high-value pursuits
Demonstrated success increasing proposal quality and win rates in the federal market
Strong knowledge of federal acquisition processes and contract vehicles
Experience managing multiple concurrent proposals in a deadline-driven environment
Exceptional writing, editing, and executive-level communication skills
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting small business and socio-economic competitive positioning
APMP certification (Practitioner or Professional preferred)
Experience leading large IDIQ, GWAC, BPA, or multi-award contract proposals
Experience implementing proposal automation, collaboration platforms, or knowledge management systems
Strong people leadership and team-building capability
High attention to detail with a growth-oriented mindset
Ability to balance immediate proposal demands with long-term capability building
Strong analytical skills to interpret win/loss trends and drive continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Lead and scale the Proposal Center to support Aleut’s pipeline expansion and revenue growth targets
Strengthen competitive positioning by reinforcing value propositions, key differentiators, and customer-focused messaging
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Proposal Managers, Technical Writers, Project Coordinators and Graphic Designers
Establish performance standards tied to quality, compliance, and growth outcomes
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee the full proposal lifecycle from qualification through submission across multiple concurrent pursuits
Direct color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, Executive) with clear action planning and resolution tracking
Develop and institutionalize standardized processes, templates, playbooks, and content libraries
Implement scalable systems and tools to support increasing proposal volume and complexity
Enhance knowledge management and reusable content strategies to accelerate response development
Align proposal narratives with operational capabilities and delivery excellence
Translate technical, management, and business concepts into customer-focused, outcome-driven messaging
Support executive leadership with proposal readiness briefings and performance reporting
Maintain rigorous adherence to RFP instructions, compliance matrices, and submission requirements
Oversee quality control standards across all submissions