Abacus Technology is seeking a technical resource to help grow its professional IT support services practice - telecommunications, software/systems engineering, network O&M, cyber security - with a focus on DoD programs. This individual will work as an integral part of our corporate business development/capture management/proposal preparation team, and coordinate with our pricing, cost center, and project managers to leverage operational capabilities and construct best-value solutions that meet/exceed customer needs. This is a full-time position.

Serve as Team Lead for analyzing/interpreting procurement requirements and framing technical solutions (strategy and approach) for large, enterprise-wide proposals as well as task order responses for new IT business opportunities
• Participate in team discussions to assess/establish competitive strengths and weaknesses, win themes and discriminators, unique features and benefits, critical success factors, and cost/schedule/performance trade-offs
• Assist in assembling appropriate, technically astute writing teams from within Abacus Technology and among its teaming partners
• Lead technical team through proposal outlining, storyboarding, writing, and revision process to include creation and incorporation of meaningful graphics; rewrite technical sections as necessary to incorporate appropriate review comments as well as to ensure readability and consistent emphasis on key selling points/themes
• Provide technical team input as needed into business management proposal components such as work breakdown structures, staffing levels, project organization, transition planning, performance work statements/metrics, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and pricing
• Attend and document targeted customer visits, site surveys, and trade shows/conferences to gather and convey marketing intelligence on emerging requirements and technologies
• Respond to ad hoc sources sought notices/RFIs and contribute to marketing briefings and other materials as need arises
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert to prime contractor team members in responding to technical requirements within core competencies

10+ years experience with architecting, implementing, and managing IT solutions for DoD government clients, specifically the US Air Force, and/or large system engineering integrators. 5+ years of progressively increased leadership roles in technical proposal development with a demonstrated track record of wins; business capture management a plus. Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical/analytical field. Technical/engineering certification(s) highly desired. Extensive experience with Air Force terms and programs. Thorough knowledge of AFNet. In-depth knowledge of leading-edge tools and technologies to support IT infrastructure (e.g., secure voice/video communications, data centers, help desks) in both the Federal and commercial arenas. Awareness of and expertise in the full range of emerging/advanced technology initiatives (e.g., mobile applications, managed cloud, data analytics, virtual desktop integration). Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM), federal enterprise architecture (FEA), and/or software development/systems engineering life cycle management. Familiarity with proposal development, review, and management processes, tools, and methods essential for ensuring requirements compliance and winning new contracts/task orders. Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or Defense FAR (DFAR) along with major federal government procurement strategies (T&M, FFP, performance-based) and contract vehicles (GWACs/IDIQs). Effective organizational, analytical, time management, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills and habits; ability to complete assignments under tight deadlines with little/no direct supervision. Strong oral and written communication skills (subject to verification), especially a knack for clear and concise presentation of complex technical operating environments. Proficient in MS Office; capabilities in MS Project, Visio. Able to cultivate solid, productive working relationships with internal managers, staff, and peers as well as partners and consultants and facilitate collaboration towards innovative technical solutions. Able to travel and maintain flexible work schedule to meet unplanned proposal demands. Must be a US citizen.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled