Proposal Development Specialist

About the Program

Leidos is hiring four Proposal Development Specialists (PDSs) as part of our Proposal Development Specialist Training Program (PDSTP). This is a two-year program designed to grow agile, cross-functional proposal talent by exposing participants to the full range of proposal development disciplines and pairing them with experienced mentors. Participants will graduate as versatile, multi-skilled proposal development specialists ready to be deployed to critical pursuits. The program resides within the Proposal Operations organization, part of Capture Operations & Excellence (CO&E).

Key Responsibilities

• Rotate through proposal development functions, which may include proposal coordination, proposal management, and writing.
• Gain hands-on exposure to how winning proposals are developed.
• Work alongside experienced teams and mentors.
• Deepen expertise in selected focus areas.
• Apply learned skills on live, high-priority proposals.
• Build core skills, from interpreting customer requirements to crafting clear and competitive content.
• Participate in specialized trainings, conferences, and workshops.
• Accept special rotational assignments as presented.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university.
• Experience: 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Skills:
• Academic excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ownership.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes, deadline-driven environment.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a competitive edge.
• Flexibility to change with rotational assignments.
• Self-motivated.
• Willingness to continually learn and grow.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage competing priorities to meet demanding deadlines.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university and 0–3 years of relevant experience.

• Academic excellence.

• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ownership.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• 1–2 letters of recommendation, attached to application when applying.

• Essay: “Why do you want to be in the Proposal Development Specialist Training Program? What makes you the right fit for the Program?” (1 page overall max). Attach to your application when applying.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes, deadline-driven environment.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a federal security clearance if required.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in the U.S. Government's procurement process.

• Knowledge of a Government contractor's proposal process and development (e.g., Section L/M, compliance matrices).

• Experience in proposal development, technical or business writing, communications, and/or marketing.

• High energy, enthusiasm, and a competitive edge.

• Flexibility to change with rotational assignments.

• Self-motivated.

• Willingness to continually learn and grow.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to manage competing priorities to meet demanding deadlines.

• Security Clearance (depending on program assignment).

• Applications Accepted: 11/10/2026 – 12/11/2026

• Pay Range: $57,850.00 - $104,575.00