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
Noel J. and Terry T., thank you for your crucial help on this proposal. We couldn’t have submitted without you. We made the deadline on Sunday with 5 minutes to spare, and the orals went well. Now we wait!
We think Lisa N. is awesome! She’s fostered a relaxed, collaborative environment where we feel comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions. As our lead, she makes us feel valued and brings the team together. Thanks for all you do, Lisa—you’re amazing!”
Al W., a big thank you to you and the team. We couldn’t have created such a great package without you. I truly appreciate everything you brought to the proposal, including your sense of humor.
This has been the longest and hardest-fought campaign yet. I want to highlight Alan M.’s stellar work leading the proposal writing and ensuring it was a first-class submission.
I sincerely appreciate Carol M.’s work with our team. With no in-house experience, she was patient, thorough, and deliberate, going back to first principles. I enjoyed the experience and am grateful to both Carol and SMA for their support.
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!
Joe B., we got this over the line! It was a pleasure working with a true professional like you. Your calm demeanor, tireless effort, and leadership helped us succeed. Thanks for being a great partner, and I hope you enjoy a relaxing weekend!
Thanks to Lori C. and Jeannie W. for their tireless support on the proposal. Their excellent work minimized disruption to our workflow and reduced weekend work for the team. Lori and Jeannie have been rock stars and are doing an incredible job. Thank you!”
Thanks, Lee E.! I didn’t realize yesterday was your last day. It’s been a pleasure working with you—thank you for all your efforts on our two proposals. You ROCK, Lee!!!
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.
Great job with your people: Lee E., Adish S., and Dave P. Great guys and we appreciate the guidance.
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.
