Win pursuits, fill critical gaps, and execute complex programs with on-demand consulting and TOD®, our exclusive talent network.
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Staff critical gaps at the speed of need with Talent On Demand
When a pursuit, proposal, program milestone, or delivery can’t wait, TOD® helps you find and engage specialized support fast. Find a single specialist or build a team from our network of professionals.How does TOD® work?
Search & Compare
Search talent by filters like role, availability, location, rate, clearance, and program experience. Unlike a standard résumé, TOD® profiles detail project history across each professional's career, giving you a clearer view of the experience behind the title.Build a Bench
Save best-fit candidates to a shortlist so you can review options, compare alternatives, and adjust as requirements evolve.Deploy Talent
Confirm your selections and our Operations team will coordinate their deployment with your required start date. We can support remote, hybrid, or on-site deployments.Manage Project
Track hours utilization and receive ongoing, dedicated support from SMA to ensure your project's success.TOD® offers vetted expertise across the program lifecycle:
EVMS Scheduler
Proposal Manager
Cost Schedule Integrator
Capture Manager
Executive Advisor
Scheduler
Program Manager
Market / Competitive Strategist
Technical Volume Lead
Planner
Cost / Price Volume Lead
Cost Analyst
Technical Volume Writer
+80 more roles
Frequently Asked Questions
Dan M. has been a great help, diligently supporting multiple teams with accurate, up-to-date schedule assessments. His support was critical in meeting program reporting requirements. Dan’s efforts are well recognized by myself and the entire program management team.
Eleni T. provided excellent planner support in 2019, quickly adapting to the team. She shortened delays using Critical Chain, created customized schedules, and improved EVMS practices. Eleni is a team player, and we look forward to continued success and collaboration.
We’d be lost without Mike D.’s skillset and stellar performance. He went above and beyond to help our team succeed, truly embodying teamwork. If I could choose one person for my team in the future, it’s Mike. Thanks to SMA for sending him our way!
Garrett C. is great! His support, guidance, and counsel have made a huge difference in our proposal. Thank you, and please let him know we’re thrilled to have him on board!
I appreciate the work SMA provided, especially John N.’s strong leadership and collaboration to resolve issues. His dedication, working day and night, was remarkable, and the quality of his work was top-notch. I enjoyed working with John and hope for future opportunities.
Elisca S. has done an outstanding job, particularly with one of our toughest programs on the CEO’s watchlist. She’s a top planner, trusted to oversee training and provide backup support. Her contributions have helped several programs get back on track—she’s a credit to SMA’s excellence!
Lee M., our Proposal Manager, went above and beyond as a subcontractor. He was fully committed to the success of our proposal, putting in countless hours to ensure it was of high quality and compliant.
We greatly appreciated Jeffrey E.’s exceptional support on our proposal. He went above and beyond, mentoring authors to improve both the product and their processes. Our proposal received high marks during color team reviews, and we couldn’t have done it without him.
Brian S. and Robert D. did a great job getting us to the finish line! Brian worked long days and was a key contributor to our electronic and print submission success. Thank you for SMA’s support on this bid!”
I want to appreciate Brian S. for his professionalism. He effectively handled our proposal inputs, managing changes even within tight 2-hour delivery windows. It’s been a pleasure working with him.
Robert D. and Brian S. were commended for their leadership in a proposal for a new client, which won a strategic opportunity. The client’s owners praised their dedication, teamwork, and representation of SMA, highlighting their outstanding work in securing the win.
Liz C. exceeded expectations and greatly enhanced our proposal. We couldn’t have done it without her! She worked well with the team, boosting collaboration, and the final product had a level of professionalism and detail that wouldn’t have been possible without her.
