Doug Bowlds
About Doug Bowlds
Doug Bowlds serves as the Vice President of Proposal Development at ECS Federal, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in proposal management and development, having previously held senior roles at various organizations and contributing to securing over $2 billion in federal awards.
Current Role at ECS Federal, LLC
Doug Bowlds serves as the Vice President of Proposal Development at ECS Federal, LLC. He has held this position since 2016 and operates within the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this role, he manages a proposal center that supports federal and commercial proposals, with an average value of $3 billion at any given time. Bowlds has been instrumental in implementing automated proposal processing tools, enhancing collaboration efforts through platforms like MS SharePoint and Teams.
Previous Experience in Proposal Management
Prior to his current role, Doug Bowlds worked at ECS Federal, LLC as a Senior Proposal Manager from 2014 to 2016. His experience also includes serving as a Senior Proposal Manager at DMI (Digital Management, Inc.) from 2012 to 2014 and as a Director of Unified Collaboration Solutions and Office of Proposal Management at Packet360 from 2010 to 2011. His extensive background in proposal management has contributed to the development of over 250 automation tools specifically for the proposal development lifecycle.
Educational Background
Doug Bowlds has a diverse educational background. He studied General Studies at Northern Virginia Community College, earning an A.S. degree from 1992 to 1993. He also attended the University of Maryland University College, achieving a 4.0 GPA in English Language and Literature in 1982-1983. Additionally, he studied Business Administration and Management at Mount Wachusett Community College, also achieving a 4.0 GPA. His military education includes various courses at the U.S. Army Intelligence School, focusing on military intelligence and advanced identification techniques.
Leadership and Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Doug Bowlds has led the development of technical solutions that have contributed to securing over $2 billion in federal awards. He has held leadership roles in various organizations, including as Vice President of the Systems Integration Group at AAC from 2001 to 2008 and as Senior Director of Solutions Delivery at MicroAutomation from 2011 to 2012. His leadership in proposal development and technical solutions has been significant in the federal contracting space.
Military Training and Skills
Doug Bowlds has a strong military background, having studied at the U.S. Army Intelligence School and completing several specialized courses. His training includes Advanced Identification Techniques, Electronic Warfare, and Military Intelligence. He also completed the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course and Noncommissioned Officer Development Course. This training has equipped him with skills that are applicable in his current role in proposal development and management.