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Director of Proposal Operations

Precise Software Solutions
parental leave, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Rockville
Dec 02, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY Precise is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Proposal Operations to lead our proposal team and strengthen the quality, consistency, and competitiveness of our federal submissions. This leader will elevate proposal discipline, ensure the organization follows standardized processes, and drive collaboration across Capture, Technical Solutions, Delivery, Contracts, Recruiting, Finance, Pricing, Marketing, and teaming partners. In alignment with Precise's culture of innovation, the Director will also champion the responsible use of AI-enabled tools to modernize workflows, accelerate content development, enhance efficiency, and improve overall proposal quality while maintaining strong human-led oversight. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, mentor, and develop a small, high-performing proposal team; ensure clarity, accountability, and professional growth. Manage the full lifecycle of complex federal proposals. Enforce Precise's proposal processes, templates, schedules, color review structure, and compliance standards across all contributors. Coordinate closely with teaming partners and subcontractors to secure timely, accurate, and compliant inputs aligned with the proposal strategy. Collaborate with the Pricing Manager to maintain alignment between technical, management, and cost volume assumptions. Develop compelling win themes, discriminators, solution narratives, and evaluation-aligned content that reflects Precise's value, innovation, and mission focus. Apply AI-assisted tools (e.g., content search, compliance mapping, narrative generation, past-performance extraction) to improve speed, consistency, and quality-while upholding Precise's quality and security standards. Partner across the Growth organization and corporate functions to ensure complete, coordinated, and audit-ready proposals. Strengthen proposal governance, metrics, and reusable content to support continuous improvement and operational excellence. Sets standards for proposal quality, reviews and ensures compliance with solicitation requirements. QUALIFICATIONS 7-10+ years of federal proposal experience, including a successful track record of winning large, full & open opportunities. Experience managing or leading proposal teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong writing, editing, compliance, and schedule management skills with meticulous attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to enforce process discipline and coordinate across diverse internal teams and external partners. Hands-on experience using or integrating AI-enabled proposal and content tools. Ability to collaborate effectively with a Pricing Manager and understand cost/technical integration. Familiarity with Shipley or similar methodologies; proficient with MS Office, SharePoint, Adobe, and proposal management tools. ABOUT US Precise Software Solutions, Inc., an SBA 8(a) program participant, is an innovative small business with a proven record of success delivering quality services and solutions to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3 company, Precise serves as a trusted advisor to senior technology executives and helps government agencies enhance and expand their information technology capabilities. Precise helps their customers capitalize on the efficiencies offered by technological advancements and ensures the integrity of their IT systems and programs so they can perform their public mission more effectively. The company is known for delivering agile and innovative solutions and specializes in strategic consulting, system modernization and integration, digital transformation and experience, infrastructure and cloud implementation, and data management and analytics. BENEFITS AND PERKS Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) including High-Deductible Health plan where company pays 100% of the deductible for your family. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays + 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days) Short Term and Long-Term Disability Paid Parental Leave Paid Jury Duty leave Life and AD&D Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Training and Development Wellness Incentives & Discount programs Employee Referral Program Annual Charity Donation Match Awards and Recognition OUR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Precise is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.