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At BAE Systems we don't just deliver technology - we drive mission transformation. From enterprise IT modernization to advanced mission operations, our solutions empower defense and intelligence communities to act smarter faster and more decisively. As a capture director, you'll lead high stakes pursuits that shape the future of digital defense, melding innovation, strategy, and purpose. Join a team where proven leaders and bold innovators come together to push boundaries and accelerate mission success. We're seeking a seasoned capture director to lead complex high visibility pursuits across digital transformation solution spaces. This role demands strategic agility, technical fluency, and disciplined execution to position the organization as the partner of choice for mission-critical enterprise and information dominant systems. You'll architect winning strategies that incorporate next gen technologies – AI/ML enablement, automation-at-scale, secure cloud integration, cyber resilience, digital engineering, and advanced data interoperability - into customer centric solutions that advance US defense and intelligence capabilities.
Job Responsibility:
Lead full life cycle capture management from opportunity identification through contract award leveraging disciplined gate reviews and competitive positioning strategies
Partner with technology leaders and solution architects to shape innovative executable offerings aligned with customer modernization priorities
Build and manage high performing capture teams across engineering, pricing, operations, and business development functions
Engage with senior defense and intelligence stakeholders to refine mission understanding and solution alignment
Drive development of key artifacts - capture plans, win strategies, call plans, and Black Hat analyses that anticipate competitor approaches and drive winning outcomes
Translate technical and operational differentiators and enterprise digital architectures into compelling customer value propositions
Mentor and develop rising capture professionals, reinforcing operational discipline and strategic creativity across the organization
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. In lieu of degree, additional years of related experience
12+ years of progressive capture management experience in defense or federal contracting with focus on digital transformation, enterprise IT or mission IT
Strong record of leading and winning pursuits in the $100M to $500M+ range
Deep understanding of DoD acquisition processes procurement trends and competitive landscapes
Proven success in collaborating across technical delivery and executive teams to drive pursuit momentum under compressed timelines
Exceptional communication, executive presence, and analytical problem-solving skills
Must be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI Polygraph clearance
Must currently possess Top Secret/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
U.S. Person required
Nice to have:
Success capturing $100M -500M+ programs for the Intelligence Community
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain customer relationships at three-letter agencies
Deep understanding of IC/DoD professional services landscape
One or more Agile certifications (SAFe, CSM, etc.)
What we offer:
health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave