Proposal Specialist
Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
hatch I.T. is partnering with a boutique management consulting firm that helps organizations design and run better operating models and whose federal and defense practice is now the companys #1 growth priority. See details below:
About the Role
Were looking for a Consulting Portfolio Manager/Proposal Specialist to sit at the center of that business. This is a high-visibility operationally central role. Youll report to the Product Owner of the firms US Consulting business and work closely with the COO with direct exposure to portfolio economics delivery performance and growth strategy across a multi-line consulting practice (commercial federal/defense). The federal and defense market is this firms single largest strategic opportunity. We need someone who understands how government agencies procure and structure consulting engagements moves with urgency and can help build the operational infrastructure to win and deliver on that opportunity at scale. This is a hybrid role based in the Washington DC area requiring 3-4 days/week in person (occasionally more depending on team and client needs). Youll be embedded in the DC market alongside federal clients and the broader government contracting ecosystem.
About the Company
Babel Street is the trusted technology partner for the worlds most advanced identity intelligence and risk operations. They deliver advanced AI and data analytics solutions providing unmatched analysis-ready data regardless of language proactive risk identification 360-degree insights high-speed automation and seamless integration into existing systems. Babel Street empowers government and commercial organizations to transform high-stakes identity and risk operations into a strategic advantage. The actionable insights we deliver safeguard lives and protect critical assets around the world.Babel Street is headquartered inReston Virginia withregionaloffices in BostonMAand Cleveland OH andinternationaloffices inAustralia Canada Israel Japan and the U.K.
- Portfolio performance & financial transparency staffing utilization margin forecast accuracy across the practice; portfolio-level metrics for leadership
- Delivery excellence partner with engagement leaders to keep delivery aligned with client outcomes; identify and fix systemic delivery risks; build just enough operational infrastructure not over-engineered process
- Federal & defense growth (the top priority) own operational rigor on federal engagements (contract alignment documentation compliance); help the firm pursue and win task orders on vehicles like OASIS GSA schedules GWACs and agency IDIQs; maintain situational awareness of the federal pipeline; build relationships across the DC contracting ecosystem
- Organizational alignment support leadership on cross-team coordination between US and international teams; support hiring and workforce planning
- 4-7 years in consulting professional services or portfolio/program management
- Direct federal contracting experience required hands-on familiarity with major contract vehicles used to deliver consulting/professional services to federal and DOD clients: OASIS GWACs (Alliant 2 8(a) STARS III CIO-SP3) GSA Multiple Award Schedules and agency-specific IDIQs/MACs
- Experience operating inside a consulting or advisory firm with a working understanding of the business (utilization margin staffing leverage forecasting)
- Strong familiarity with the Washington DC government contracting ecosystem
- Comfortable influencing senior leaders without formal authority
- No security clearance required for this role today
- Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methods is a plus not required
- Federal contracting / proposal-capture know-how is the #1 priority for this hire more important than a technical or Agile/Scrum background.
- Strong candidates could come from roles like contracting officer proposal coordinator or proposal analyst looking for their next step.
- A technical or delivery-methodology background is a plus not a requirement as long as you bring real curiosity and want to learn the rest.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
hatch I.T. is a specialized technology recruiting firm supporting emerging tech startups that need to grow their engineering, data, and product teams.
