Lead end-to-end capture strategy for large, complex $100M+ DHS and DOJ opportunities from early shaping through contract award.
Own capture execution for enterprise IDIQs, single-award programs, large task orders, and multi-agency vehicles.
Develop and manage a multi-year pipeline strategy aligned to DHS and DOJ mission priorities, budget cycles, and acquisition roadmaps.
Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across DHS components and DOJ organizations.
Translate law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security mission needs into actionable capture strategies and solution approaches.
Lead customer shaping activities, including requirements influence, acquisition strategy insight, and early solution positioning.
Develop and execute win strategies for highly competitive civilian national security environments.
Conduct competitive intelligence and Black Hat analysis, assessing incumbents, integrators, niche competitors, and small business dynamics.
Partner with technology, global managed services, engineering, operations, and solution architects to shape integrated solutions supporting law enforcement, intelligence, cyber, data, biometrics, and mission IT environments.
Provide senior leadership over proposal development for large, complex DHS and DOJ RFPs.

Requirements

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Candidates with an ACTIVE "TOP SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, criminal justice, public policy or a related discipline.
(Ten) 10 or more years in federal civilian business development, capture management, and proposal leadership, with a strong emphasis on DHS and DOJ customers.
Prior senior national security, homeland security, intelligence, border security, SES, and/or government acquisition leadership experience.
Experience leading captures in DHS and/or DOJ in classified environments and sensitive programs.
Background in scaling or transforming enterprise capture organizations.
Masters or Advanced Degree.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI strongly preferred, especially for FBI programs).

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

capture strategyproposal developmentcompetitive intelligenceBlack Hat analysiswin strategiespipeline strategyrequirements influenceacquisition strategysolution positioningenterprise capture

Soft skills

relationship buildingleadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingcollaborationinfluenceproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

TOP SECRET security clearanceFederal or DoD clearance