McAllister & Quinn

Director

• Lead federal funding strategy and proposal development for technical for-profit clients
• Manage the full proposal development lifecycle
• Serve as a primary client contact and trusted advisor
• Build and manage relationships and deliver high-quality, deadline-driven results
• Lead end-to-end proposal development using cross-functional teams
• Advise clients on compliance, readiness, and post-award capacity building

Managing Director – Defense and Advanced Technology Practice

• Lead client engagements and serve as a strategic advisor to university leadership, faculty, and research development teams
• Design and implement funding strategies, guide proposal development, support federal agency engagement
• Contribute to capacity-building initiatives and help clients secure major awards
• Maintain strong, responsive client relationships and oversee strategic planning and execution of work plans
• Coordinate consultant teams to deliver high-quality services
• Engage with clients on site and participate in industry conferences (approximately <20% travel)

Managing Director, Research University Practice

• Lead federal funding strategy and proposal development for biotechnology clients
• Manage the full lifecycle—from identifying opportunities to submitting competitive proposals
• Serve as the primary advisor on federal funding strategy for biotech clients
• Identify, track, and assess funding opportunities aligned to client goals
• Build and manage cross-functional teams (SMEs, writers, reviewers, etc.)

Managing Director – Defense and Advanced Technology Practice

Managing Director, Research University Practice

Managing Director, Biotechnology – Advanced Technology Practice