Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amentum is a company focused on providing advanced solutions in business development and proposal writing. They are seeking a BD Subject Matter Expert II who will lead staffing structures, develop content strategies, and ensure compliance in proposal efforts. The role involves collaboration with capture managers and proposal teams to produce competitive technical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Leading staffing structures and management approaches, ensuring alignment with proposal strategies
- Developing content strategy in collaboration with capture managers while incorporating feedback from proposal managers
- Reviewing and refining subcontractor contributions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company standards
- Drafting and contributing to win strategy documentation, including pricing strategies, competitive assessments, and value propositions
- Performing Peer Reviews on other proposal writers as assigned
- Coordinating and leading review sessions (Pink, Red, Gold) for assigned sections or proposals
- Participating in proposal management reviews to ensure the development of accurate and compelling technical, management, and past performance submissions
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, editing/proofreading, research, and analytical skills
- Strong organizational ability to manage multiple work assignments with competing deadlines while producing high-quality deliverables under pressure
- Comprehensive understanding of federal acquisition process, FAR/DFARS regulations, and the RFP lifecycle (including RFP sections and appendices)
- Familiarity with government customers, including DoD, DoS, USAID, and international organizations, along with related markets, regulations, and cultures
- Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, technical SMEs, and leadership
- Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, and related tools
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and compelling narratives
- Basic knowledge of pricing strategies and evaluation criteria (especially relevant at SME II and III levels)
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, writing, or related field preferred. Substantial experience may substitute for some educational qualifications
- Ten (10) years of experience managing and contributing to federal or technical proposals, with demonstrated leadership
- Formal Shipley or equivalent capture/proposal training is highly desired
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Company Overview
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.amentum.com/.