Mark Abel
About Mark Abel
Mark Abel is the Vice President Capture - Large Programs at Maximus and the Founder & CEO of Castlemar Consulting, with over 25 years of experience in federal professional services organizations.
Company
Mark Abel currently serves as the Vice President of Capture for Large Programs at Maximus. In this role, he provides capture leadership, supporting the operational and sales organizations of Maximus Federal. He is involved in the pursuit of large, complex federal programs and plays a key role in delivering solutions and exceptional value to clients.
Title
Mark Abel holds multiple titles in his professional career. He is the Vice President of Capture - Large Programs at Maximus and the Founder & CEO of Castlemar Consulting. His extensive experience in various leadership roles highlights his expertise in strategy, business development, capture management, and marketing within federal professional services organizations.
Past Experience
Before his current positions, Mark Abel had a notable career in several reputable companies. He was the Vice President at Wyle (2010-2011) and ManTech (2009-2010). From 2004 to 2009, he served as Vice President at Computer Sciences Corporation and as Territory Vice President at CompuCom from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he was the Director of Business Development at Northrop Grumman from 1996 to 2001. His multifaceted career demonstrates his proficiency in driving revenue growth and market expansion across various organizations.
Education and Expertise
Mark Abel's education includes completing his high school diploma at Sherwood High School and obtaining a degree in Business Administration from Towson University. He brings over 25 years of experience in strategy, business development, capture management, and marketing specifically for federal professional services organizations. His specialization includes federal business development, sales management, opportunity capture, strategic planning, growth strategies, proposal development, and marketing.
Expertise in Federal Markets
Mark Abel specializes in federal business development and has a comprehensive understanding of the federal market environments. His expertise spans sales management, opportunity capture, strategic planning, vision creation, proposal development, marketing, teaming, and compliance with 8(a) rules. He is also experienced in joint ventures, mentor protégé programs, task order responses, and managing GSA schedules. His role in capturing leadership has been instrumental in penetrating new markets and building revenue for various organizations.