What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Director position at Lynker?
Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Proposal Director to join our growing team.
The Proposal Director is responsible for leading the development and management of high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals, quotations, bids, and sources sought in response to federal government solicitations. This individual will oversee the entire proposal lifecycle, ensuring alignment with company growth strategies and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. The Proposal Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive proposal efficiency and success. They will work as a member of the Lynker Central Growth Office to integrate strategy, capture, marketing, and teaming strategy into our bid and pipeline process.
Duties of the Proposal Director will include the following
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
The Proposal Director is responsible for leading the development and management of high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals, quotations, bids, and sources sought in response to federal government solicitations. This individual will oversee the entire proposal lifecycle, ensuring alignment with company growth strategies and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. The Proposal Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive proposal efficiency and success. They will work as a member of the Lynker Central Growth Office to integrate strategy, capture, marketing, and teaming strategy into our bid and pipeline process.
Duties of the Proposal Director will include the following
- Proposal Strategy & Development Lead proposal development efforts, including proposal strategy, planning, and execution in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Sources Sought Notices (SSNs), and other solicitations. Support gathering Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Agency Wide Acquisition Contracts (AWACs), and Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Deliverable (ID/IQ) contract vehicles needed to support corporate growth strategies.
- Proposal Management Establish and manage proposal schedules, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements for Lynker’s most significant, sizeable, and strategic proposal efforts.
- Team Coordination Work closely with business development, capture managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), pricing teams, and technical staff to develop win themes, value propositions, and competitive differentiators.
- Content Development & Compliance Ensure proposals are fully compliant with solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and applicable regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
- Writing & Editing Develop and refine proposal content, including executive summaries, management approaches, technical solutions, and past performance sections.
- Color Reviews & Quality Assurance Organize and oversee proposal color team reviews (e.g., Pink, Red, Gold) to ensure continuous improvement and high-quality submissions.
- Proposal Tools & Infrastructure Manage proposal templates, content libraries, and tools to streamline the proposal development process.
- Market Intelligence & Process Improvement Stay informed on federal procurement trends, acquisition strategies, and best practices to enhance the company’s proposal operations.
- Support Other Business Development Lifecycle Activities Support strategic analysis, training, opportunity identification/qualification, cost analysis, teaming, Joint Venture strategies, and the development of internal guidance and tools to support company growth.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related technical field relevant to Lynker’s core competencies. Master’s degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience in federal proposal development and management, preferably within a government contracting environment.
- Strong knowledge of the federal procurement process, including FAR and DFARS regulations.
- Demonstrated experience leading proposal teams and managing large, complex proposals with general adherence to the Shipley framework.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills with the ability to tailor content to different audiences.
- Proficiency with proposal management tools such as SharePoint, MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and proposal automation software.
- Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
- This position can be based at the company headquarters or remote.
- Some travel may be required for proposal kick-offs, reviews, and meetings with government customers and teaming partners.
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.