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Senior Defense Capture Manager (Air Force)

Agile Defense· Corporate – Growth & Capture Operations
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McLean, VA$175k - $225kRegularPosted 10mo ago

About the role

Lead strategic captures across the Department of Air Force — driving opportunity shaping, teaming, and capture/proposal execution for high-value pursuits in AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the BD Executive to identify, qualify, and prioritize strategic opportunities aligned to mission and growth objectives.
  • Lead the full capture lifecycle for complex opportunities, from shaping to proposal submission.
  • Develop and execute capture strategies aligned to mission needs, funding timelines, and acquisition paths.
  • Build and manage cross-functional capture teams (BD, solutioning, proposals, delivery, pricing, contracts, recruiting).
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with customer decision-makers and key industry partners.
  • Drive competitive analysis, win themes, and value propositions that differentiate the company.
  • Partner with proposal teams to ensure compliant, compelling submissions aligned to capture strategy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or Shipley certification preferred.
  • 10+ years of Capture Management experience with 5 years focused on Air Force.

Skills

Required:Capture management leadershipFederal acquisition processesCommunication and leadership
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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