Responsibilities

Support execution of capture plans for priority opportunities in partnership with portfolio Growth Leads and the Senior Director, Capture & Proposals
Help coordinate and advance opportunity shaping activities across the capture lifecycle, including research, competitive analysis, stakeholder coordination, milestone tracking, and documentation
Assist with development and maintenance of capture artifacts, including call plans, win themes, customer profiles, competitive assessments, and gate review materials
Lead proposal process execution for assigned opportunities, including schedule development, compliance tracking, content coordination, color team reviews, and final submission support
Coordinate cross-functional inputs from technical, program, contracts, pricing, and leadership teams to drive timely, compliant, and compelling proposal submissions
Support solicitation analysis, outline development, requirements matrices, and proposal management activities
Help improve proposal quality through strong organization, clear communication, and effective review incorporation
Maintain capture and proposal data, templates, status reporting, and process documentation
Identify risks, roadblocks, and gaps early, and work collaboratively to solve problems and keep efforts moving
Contribute to continuous improvement of Forterra’s capture and proposal processes, tools, and best practices

Requirements

Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in capture, proposals, business development operations, or defense acquisition-related roles
Experience supporting the capture and/or proposal process for U.S. Government or Department of Defense opportunities
Working knowledge of the defense acquisition environment, including government solicitations and proposal development workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, organized, and professional materials
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to work hard, take ownership, and solve problems with limited oversight
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence without direct authority
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to manage both internal relationships (cross functional teams) and external relationships (partners and vendors)

Experience working with cross-functional engineering, operations, and leadership teams
Familiarity with proposal and capture processes at both small and large federal government contractors
Graphic design or desktop publishing experience
Familiarity with government contracting and acquisition approaches across both FAR- and non-FAR based mechanisms (e.g., OTs)
Familiarity with FMS and International procurement best practices and regulations
Familiarity with SIBR/STTR processes and life cycle