GovCIO is a service-disabled-veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that offers technology services to improve business performance for government organizations.
Capture Manager
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$200K - $225K / year
Seniority
Lead
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Job Description
Capture Manager
GovCIO
Role Description GovCIO is currently hiring for a Capture Manager to drive growth across our National Security Sector (NSS) portfolio. This position will be fully remote, with travel as necessary. - This is a hybrid role that combines the responsibilities of both Business Development (BD) and Capture Management. - Success in this role requires exceptional strategic and critical thinking — the ability to anticipate customer needs, analyze competitors, shape acquisition strategies, and craft winning approaches that align with Department of War (DOW) mission priorities. - The Capture Manager will apply Shipley's best practices, leverage industry-standard tools (Salesforce CRM, GovWin, GovTribe, Bloomberg Government, FPDS, FedSpending, SAM.gov, SharePoint, Teams), and build strong industry teams to maximize our probability of win (pWin) on high-value contracts. Strategic Planning & Capture Leadership - Lead the development of long-term, winning strategies for DoW opportunities. - Apply critical thinking skills to assess customer requirements, evaluate competitors, and identify discriminators that strengthen capture positioning. - Develop initial competitive intelligence (CI) profiles and price-to-win (PTW) assessments, updating them throughout the capture lifecycle to refine strategy. - Anticipate customer priorities and acquisition pathways to influence requirements and acquisition strategies. - Define capture team resource requirements, guide technical and pricing strategies, and ensure alignment with win themes. Opportunity Identification & Qualification (BD) - Monitor and identify large, strategic DoW opportunities aligned with corporate growth objectives. - Build and maintain strong relationships with key DoW organizations such as the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and 4th estate Agencies. - Use GovWin, GovTribe, Bloomberg Government, FPDS, FedSpending, and SAM.gov to assess markets, spending patterns, and competitor positioning. - Develop and manage a forward-looking pipeline in Salesforce CRM with accurate opportunity tracking and reporting. Proposal Oversight & Team Orchestration - Lead internal and external teams (technical SMEs, proposal writers, pricing analysts, partners) through the capture lifecycle. - Oversee proposal strategy, ensuring compliance, differentiation, and alignment with the capture plan. - Use SharePoint and Teams to manage capture artifacts, teaming documents, and collaborative reviews. Business Development Bridge & Post-Award Transition - As a hybrid position, transition between BD and Capture, ensuring continuity throughout the opportunity lifecycle. - Transition awarded contracts to delivery teams with a clear understanding of requirements, expectations, and customer intent. - Maintain customer engagement post-award to position for recompetes and follow-on opportunities. Qualifications - Bachelor's with 15+ years (or commensurate experience) - Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (Top Secret/SCI strongly preferred). Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred. - Minimum 8+ years of experience in federal government contracting, including BD and capture management. - Proven record of winning competitive DoW contracts. - Established relationships with DoW organizations. - Strategic & Critical Thinking: Ability to develop long-term strategies, analyze data, and refine approaches to improve capture outcomes. - Competitive Intelligence & PTW: Experience developing and applying CI and PTW analyses to strengthen competitive positioning. - Sales & BD Acumen: Strong grasp of the DoD/Army sales cycle and experience shaping opportunities pre-RFP. - Capture Management Expertise: Proven ability to orchestrate large, complex Army pursuits from qualification through award. - Project Management: Skilled at coordinating resources, managing timelines, and leading cross-functional teams. - Analytical Skills: Proficiency with GovWin, GovTribe, Bloomberg Government, FPDS, FedSpending, and SAM.gov to assess customer needs and competitor positioning. - Communication & Collaboration: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and engage senior Army stakeholders. - Technical & Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with IT, cyber, and intelligence domains, terminology, and acquisition structures. - Tools: Proficiency with Salesforce CRM, SharePoint, and Teams for pipeline management and capture execution. Preferred Skills and Experience - Established relationships with Air Force government organizations to support a concerted effort to increase the market presence of GovCIO and deliver critical capabilities to these organizations. - TS SCI clearance. Posted Salary Range USD $200,000.00 - USD $225,000.00 /Yr.
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