Proposal Solutions Architect

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking a Proposal Solutions Architect to join our Client's team.

We're looking for an innovative Proposal Solutions Architect to join a fast-paced, high-performing team supporting the development, coordination, and submission of compliant and compelling proposals for the Missile Defense Division. You'll work at the critical intersection of capture strategy, delivery execution, and customer alignment. The Proposal Solutions Architect supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead proposal development efforts for the IRES Contract and all associated task orders
• Develop comprehensive business and technical solutions for customer requirements
• Analyze existing processes and solutions; develop approaches and recommendations which best meet performance
• requirements and fit within the company's strategic objectives, business practices, operations, and goals
• Interface routinely with technical personnel on IRES to draft and review Basis of Estimates (BOE), white papers, capability statements, and other technical volumes
• Collaborate with Task Order leadership to identify new and emerging technologies and incorporate these technologies into long-term planning and proposal offerings
• Mentor, train, and provide guidance to the Proposals team
• Ensure proposal deliverable timelines and requirements are met for the IRES contract and all task orders
• Review proposals and ensure compliance with Request for Proposal (RFP) and base contract requirements
• Brief senior leadership on proposals status and metrics
• Develop, maintain, and enforce processes for proposal administration
• Lead internal and external proposal development meetings
• Support contract discussions and negotiations with the Government customer
• Develop, audit, and maintain proposal documents, to include Basis of Estimate (BOE), Bill of Materials (BOM), Cost Proposal, and other documents as required by the Government customer
• Support internal and external stakeholders, to include Government customers, Directors, Project Managers, and Finance Teams
• Maintain proposal files in SharePoint and internal shared drive
• Conduct other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to perform tasks successfully with minimal guidance under short timelines
• Be able to manage shifting work priorities
• Be experienced in professional interactions with Government customers
• Be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as with others in a collaborative environment
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be responsive, flexible, organized, and have a strong attention to detail

Nominal travel (up to 10%) is possible for this role.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• Must have 3, or more, years of directly related experience in one or more of the following areas: Proposal Development, Solutions Architecture, Cost/Price Analysis, Business Administration, Business Management
• Direct experience must include Proposal development, to include competitive proposal development, drafting of technical volumes, and developing innovative solutions
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Be proficient with various industry proposal management tools

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients with the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

Pay Range: $60/hr-$65/hr