Hybrid Business Analyst, Federal Capture Manager

at Nimbus Consulting

• Job title: Business Analyst, Federal Capture Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Columbia, United States

About the role

• Business Analyst transitioning to federal capture management, focusing on CMS. Collaborating with teams to support opportunities in healthcare and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on CMS program priorities, procurement trends, and legislative drivers affecting Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace, and innovation models.
• Analyze CMS acquisition forecasts, past procurements, and competitive landscapes to support opportunity qualification.
• Monitor CMS‑related updates, rulemaking, and policy changes to inform capture strategies.
• Assist in identifying and qualifying CMS opportunities using SAM.gov, FPDS, CMS procurement forecasts, and GovWin.
• Support capture managers in developing CMS‑specific win themes, value propositions, and solution differentiators aligned with agency mission and program needs.
• Participate in customer outreach planning, including meeting preparation, call plans, and follow‑up actions with CMS stakeholders and potential teaming partners.
• Contribute to CMS proposal efforts by drafting sections, gathering inputs, and ensuring alignment with CMS solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Collaborate with SMEs, technical teams, and proposal managers to shape solutions that address CMS program challenges such as interoperability, program integrity, beneficiary experience, and data modernization.
• Support color team reviews, compliance checks, and proposal production activities.
• Build relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and potential partners to support CMS‑focused teaming strategies.
• Facilitate working sessions to gather insights on CMS customer needs and align internal capabilities with opportunity requirements.
• Communicate complex CMS program and technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Maintain capture and proposal documentation, including CMS‑specific past performance, resumes, and solution artifacts.
• Use CRM and pipeline tools including Higher.gov and GovWin to track CMS opportunities and support leadership decision‑making.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance capture efficiency and proposal quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, Health Policy, IT, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in business analysis, operations, or related roles
• Exposure to CMS contracting, health IT, or federal proposal development preferred.
• Certifications such as CBAP, CAPM, or APMP (nice to have)

Benefits

• Great company with top-of-the-line benefits and the opportunity to work directly with CMS Sr Technical Leaders
• Best-in-class compensation packages and employee benefits – many fully funded by Nimbus.
• Nimbus offers three different HSA-compatible healthcare plans at Bronze, Silver, and Gold Levels and contributes to the premiums of the majority of employees and their families
• Fully funded Dental PPO and Vision Plans
• Employees can enroll in a 401(k) plan, and Nimbus contributes 3% of the employee’s salary to the plan
• Employees get paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) from work for various needs
• Fully funded Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Fully funded Term Life Insurance coverage
• Employees are eligible for Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition assistance for completion of degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses
• Variety of other fringe benefits
• Fully funded “Stay Fit” program that pays for Gym memberships and fitness essentials