Business Analyst, Federal Capture Manager
Nimbus Consulting
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • Maryland • United States
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About the role
- Conduct research on CMS program priorities, procurement trends, and legislative drivers affecting Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace, and innovation models.
- Analyze CMS acquisition forecasts, past procurements, and competitive landscapes to support opportunity qualification.
- Monitor CMS‑related updates, rulemaking, and policy changes to inform capture strategies.
- Assist in identifying and qualifying CMS opportunities using SAM.gov, FPDS, CMS procurement forecasts, and GovWin.
- Support capture managers in developing CMS‑specific win themes, value propositions, and solution differentiators aligned with agency mission and program needs.
- Participate in customer outreach planning, including meeting preparation, call plans, and follow‑up actions with CMS stakeholders and potential teaming partners.
- Contribute to CMS proposal efforts by drafting sections, gathering inputs, and ensuring alignment with CMS solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria.
- Collaborate with SMEs, technical teams, and proposal managers to shape solutions that address CMS program challenges such as interoperability, program integrity, beneficiary experience, and data modernization.
- Support color team reviews, compliance checks, and proposal production activities.
- Build relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and potential partners to support CMS‑focused teaming strategies.
- Facilitate working sessions to gather insights on CMS customer needs and align internal capabilities with opportunity requirements.
- Communicate complex CMS program and technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Maintain capture and proposal documentation, including CMS‑specific past performance, resumes, and solution artifacts.
- Use CRM and pipeline tools including Higher.gov and GovWin to track CMS opportunities and support leadership decision‑making.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance capture efficiency and proposal quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, Health Policy, IT, or related field
- 3–6 years of experience in business analysis, operations, or related roles
- Exposure to CMS contracting, health IT, or federal proposal development preferred.
- Certifications such as CBAP, CAPM, or APMP (nice to have)
Benefits
- Great company with top-of-the-line benefits and the opportunity to work directly with CMS Sr Technical Leaders
- Best-in-class compensation packages and employee benefits – many fully funded by Nimbus.
- Nimbus offers three different HSA-compatible healthcare plans at Bronze, Silver, and Gold Levels and contributes to the premiums of the majority of employees and their families
- Fully funded Dental PPO and Vision Plans
- Employees can enroll in a 401(k) plan, and Nimbus contributes 3% of the employee’s salary to the plan
- Employees get paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) from work for various needs
- Fully funded Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Fully funded Term Life Insurance coverage
- Employees are eligible for Performance-based bonuses
- Tuition assistance for completion of degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses
- Variety of other fringe benefits
- Fully funded “Stay Fit” program that pays for Gym memberships and fitness essentials
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
business analysisoperationsproposal developmentdata modernizationinteroperabilityprogram integritycapture strategiesvalue propositionssolution differentiatorscompliance checks
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingcollaborationcustomer outreachinsight gatheringprocess improvementteamworkmeeting preparationfollow-up actionsdrafting
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeCBAPCAPMAPMP