Proposal and Capture Strategist
True Anomaly · Washington, DC
Posted about 3 months ago · $115,000-$190,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
- high 179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
- Hiring momentum
- 220 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.
About this role
As a Proposal and Capture Strategist at True Anomaly, you will lead the development of complex proposals for high-stakes government contracts, managing the entire lifecycle from strategy to submission. Your role involves collaborating with various teams, producing high-quality narratives, and applying your expertise in acquisition strategy to shape winning proposals. You will also mentor peers and drive initiatives that enhance the overall effectiveness of the Growth organization.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Communications, English, Engineering, or related STEM field (or equivalent experience) plus 8-11 years’ experience with the Government solicitation process
- Proven track record of independently leading and winning complex, multi-hundred-million-dollar proposals to award
- Deep experience managing and winning competitive Program of Record (POR)-level U.S. Department of War solicitations
- Demonstrated ability to lead capture planning for assigned opportunities, including win strategy development, teaming, and competitive analysis
- Strong acquisition and contracting knowledge with the ability to apply nuanced understanding of acquisition strategy to shape proposal approaches
- Excellent writing skills with demonstrated ability to produce executive-quality proposal narratives, win themes, discriminators, and storyboards
Nice to have
- Active TS or TS/SCI clearance preferred, SAP experience a bonus
- Start-up experience and/or previous experience with a major U.S. Defense Contractor (space sector ideal)
What you get
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity included as part of total compensation package
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided ($115,000-$190,000)
- Strong preference for candidates based in the Washington, DC area who can work flexibly and come to the local office regularly
Summarised from True Anomaly's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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