Director II Capture & Proposal Public Sector (SLED)

Lumen
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Government & Public AdministrationExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Project management","Influencing"]

Lead SLED capture and proposal strategy for State, Local, Education and Healthcare in the Public Sector at Lumen. Direct a matrixed team and external partners to win high-value opportunities through tailored capture plans, compliant proposals, and strategic partnerships. Balance market insight, funding cycles, and procurement models while aligning with regional sales and contract portfolios to drive growth.

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Director II Capture & Proposal Public Sector (SLED)

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Job Summary

Lead SLED capture and proposal strategy for State, Local, Education and Healthcare in the Public Sector at Lumen. Direct a matrixed team and external partners to win high-value opportunities through tailored capture plans, compliant proposals, and strategic partnerships. Balance market insight, funding cycles, and procurement models while aligning with regional sales and contract portfolios to drive growth.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government & Public Administration
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute capture strategies for high value SLED opportunities across state agencies, municipalities, education systems, and healthcare organizations.
  • •Align capture priorities to Lumen’s SLED growth strategy, contract portfolio, and regional sales plans.
  • •Tailor capture approaches to diverse SLED procurement models, budget cycles, timelines, and funding sources (e.g., federal grants, state appropriations, bond measures).
  • •Lead proposal development for competitive SLED bids, ensuring clarity, compliance, compelling storytelling, and differentiation.
  • •Oversee proposal schedules, resource allocation, content quality, risk mitigation, and review cycles.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health Insurance401kWellness StipendEducation Program

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years in SLED capture, proposal, or business development leadership; strong understanding of SLED procurement processes, state contracting mechanisms, cooperative purchasing models, funding sources, and customer dynamics; proven leadership across matrixed organizations; excellent written and verbal communication; strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills; bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
Experience:10+ yearsSLEDPublic sectorGovernment contracting
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProject managementInfluencing
Certifications:APMPShipleyPMP

Company Brief

Lumen
Provides integrated communications, network, edge cloud, and security services to enterprise, government, and carrier customers, operating a global fiber network and delivering connectivity and managed IT solutions.
Industry: Telecommunications
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Monroe, United States
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