SOFTwarfare® · 19 hours ago
SkillBridge Fellow: Proposal & Capture (Business Development)
Overland Park, KS
Internship
Hybrid
InternSOFTwarfare is a company that delivers trusted cybersecurity, identity, and cloud solutions. They are seeking a Capture Manager SkillBridge Fellow to bridge military operational experience with corporate growth strategy, focusing on strategic planning, competitive intelligence, and mission alignment in the defense industry.
BiometricsCyber SecurityDeveloper APIsIdentity ManagementNetwork SecurityPaaSRisk ManagementSaaSSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Strategic Capture: Apply military planning methodologies (MDMP/JOPP) to assist in developing "Win Themes" and pursuit plans that align SOFTwarfare’s cybersecurity and cloud solutions with specific mission gaps
Intelligence & Research: Conduct "Area of Operations" research on customers, competitors, and the current market landscape to inform our pursuit strategy
Requirements Analysis: Analyze RFIs, RFPs, and SOOs (Statement of Objectives) to understand customer timelines, pain points, and acquisition strategies (FAR, OTA, SBIR, IDIQ)
Technical Translation: Collaborate with engineers to translate "technobabble" into clear, mission-focused messaging that a government Program Manager or Commanding Officer would value
Proposal Operations: Contribute to the "Operations Order" of a proposal—helping manage outlines, compliance matrices, and content reviews (Red/Gold Team reviews)
Pipeline Management: Utilize CRM tools to track the health of the business pipeline, ensuring all "reconnaissance" on new opportunities is documented and actionable
Qualification
Required
This position is exclusively open to transitioning active-duty U.S. Military Service Members eligible for the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program
Applicants must obtain command approval prior to the start of the fellowship
Preferred
Active-duty military member within 180 days of separation eligible for participation in the SkillBridge program
Interest or experience in business development, capture management, proposal development, or government contracting
Strong experience in military planning, intelligence, or operations
Exceptional communication skills; ability to brief senior leadership clearly and persuasively
A 'curious operator' mindset with an interest in cybersecurity, cloud, and identity management
U.S. Citizenship (required for government contracting)
Company
SOFTwarfare®
SOFTwarfare enables its customers to modernize their approach rapidly for secure authentication and integration within their network infrastructure.
Founded in 2017
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Wyatt Cobb
CEO & Founder
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