Team Lead, Proposal Support (Casual)

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Amentum is seeking experienced Defense Intelligence leaders to support its proposal for SIA 3, which provides all-source analysis, collection, targeting, and analytic enablement across DIA regional and functional mission centers. During the proposal phase, the selected candidate will help shape the technical and management approach for an assigned mission center. If the contract is awarded, the candidate may be proposed for a Team Lead role, but this casual position does not guarantee a post-award role. Any post-award appointment depends on contract award, customer approval, and a separate offer. As a Team Lead after award, the role would lead the contractor workforce in an assigned DIA mission center, serve as the primary point of contact for center leadership, oversee analytic quality and production, manage staffing and performance, mentor analysts, and coordinate with program leadership and discipline leads to align personnel with mission needs. This casual proposal-support position is scheduled for up to 20 hours per week. Before starting, the employee must sign a RIIA-2-specific nondisclosure agreement and Amentum proprietary information agreement, and complete the required conflict-of-interest certification. Former federal employees must complete a post-government employment review, including an ethics opinion where required. Clearance verification is required before starting. The position is designated safety sensitive and is subject to Amentum’s drug and alcohol policies and successful completion of drug screening, which may include screening for marijuana and other federally controlled substances.

Requirements

TS eligibility; clearance verification is required before starting.
At least 10 years of experience in defense intelligence analysis, collection, or operations.
Supervisory or leadership experience over analytic or mission teams.
Regional or functional expertise aligned to a DIA mission center.
Strong writing and briefing skills.
Working knowledge of ICD 203 analytic tradecraft standards.
Complete a conflict-of-interest certification confirming no employment, consulting, or commitments with any other RIIA-2 bidder or its subcontractors.
Sign a RIIA-2-specific nondisclosure agreement and Amentum proprietary information agreement before starting work.
Former federal employees must complete a post-government employment review, including an ethics opinion where required, confirming no involvement in RIIA-2 requirements, evaluation, or acquisition planning.
Successful completion of the required drug screening process and compliance with company drug and alcohol policies.

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
Prior DIA leadership experience at the branch, division, or office level.
PMP or equivalent program management credential.
Experience leading teams across multiple sites or mission areas.
Prior proposal writing or oral presentation experience.

Responsibilities

Write and review technical and management proposal content for the assigned mission center, using direct knowledge of DIA mission, customers, and operations.
Provide input on staffing, workforce, and transition approaches for the assigned center.
Participate in color team reviews and provide evaluator-perspective feedback on proposal drafts.
Support oral presentation preparation, including rehearsals and briefing content.
Help identify qualified candidates and mission requirements for the assigned center.
Coordinate with the capture manager, proposal team, and subject matter experts.
If appointed after contract award, lead the contractor workforce in an assigned DIA mission center.
If appointed after contract award, serve as the primary point of contact for center leadership.
If appointed after contract award, oversee analytic quality and production, manage staffing and performance, mentor analysts, and coordinate workforce allocation with program leadership and discipline leads.
Fulfill applicable safety responsibilities, including completing training and self-aid/buddy-aid requirements, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Conform to Amentum’s Quality Policy and applicable quality system documents and customer contracts.
Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.