**Description** ARS is seeking a highly experienced and strategic-minded individual to join our team as the Strategic Partnering and Proposal Development Lead. This senior role is designed to complement our existing organizational structure, working closely with the Managing Partners and other business unit Directors to drive business growth and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in proposal development, business development, and corporate strategic growth efforts, with a proven track record of success in the defense and federal sectors. Why Work with us ? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. Responsibilities include: **Industry Engagement and Relationship Building:** + Develop strategic relationships with government customers and commercial entities. + Represent the company at industry events, enhancing the company’s visibility and reputation. + Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute effective marketing strategies. **Business Development & Strategic Growth:** + Support the Managing Partners in defining and executing the company’s strategic direction, pipeline development, and business growth strategies. + Provide strategic insights and support to enhance business development processes and increase company contracts. + Review NDAs and TAs for execution to support business development initiatives. + Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute effective marketing strategies. **Strategic Proposal Development:** + Lead the development of high-quality proposals, ensuring alignment with company strategy and customer requirements. + Provide support for key submissions, including both written and scorecard proposals. + Actively engage in pricing activities, including cost narrative development and review of labor category mapping & analysis. **Other:** + Excellent organizational and time management skills.; Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment + Excellent oral and written communications skills. Detail-oriented editing style. + Experience with Federal and/or DoD documents and writing styles. + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements** : + Must be a U.S. Citizen + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. + Minimum of 10 years of experience in proposal development, business development, and strategic growth, preferably in the defense and federal sectors. + Ability to obtain and maintain Secret (or higher) Clearance + Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a strong understanding of the DoD and Federal Government procurement process. + Excellent written, verbal, and communications skills that can transform complex technical concepts and processes in a clear and concise language. + Ability to travel as required for industry events and customer meetings. All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)