Business Development & Capture Manager

Vets2PM

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in business development or capture management in the defense sector.
  • Proven track record of successful proposal support and government contracting.
  • Strong analytical and structured thinking skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Experience with both technical and non-technical project components.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategies for identifying and pursuing government opportunities.
  • Conduct thorough research on new technologies and market trends.
  • Engage in proposal writing and collaboration with technical teams.
  • Manage logistics, documentation, and vendor relations for operations.
  • Create effective partnerships with customers and agencies.
  • Address and propose solutions for high-priority, ambiguous challenges.
  • Implement innovative solutions when existing processes are lacking.

Benefits

  • Equity participation after 90 days based on performance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and exposure to leadership.
  • Flexible PTO policies including company holidays and winter breaks.
  • Comprehensive health coverage with minimal or no cost to employees.
  • Optional insurance plans for individual and family needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Business Development & Capture Manager
Company: LEAP
Location: Broomfield, CO (Hybrid - primarily onsite)

Position Overview

Support defense growth strategy through pipeline development, capture planning, and contracting pathway analysis. Help the company identify and pursue government opportunities, support proposals, and track potential contracts. This is similar to requirements development or acquisition planning work in the military.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Extremely fast learner; comfortable jumping into new domains.
  • Strong problem-solver with clear communication and structured thinking.
  • Bias toward action - able to take ownership and deliver without needing direction.
  • Comfortable working on both technical and non-technical tasks.
  • High integrity, reliability, and ability to operate under uncertainty.


How You Will Make An Impact

  • A little bit of everything.
  • Tackle ambiguous, high-priority problems across the company.
  • Research new technologies, markets, and opportunities.
  • Support engineering with testing, analysis, and prototype development.
  • Run operations: planning, logistics, documentation, vendor coordination.
  • Work on partnerships, proposals, and communication with customers or agencies.
  • Build scrappy solutions, tools, or processes when something doesn't exist yet.


Bonus Points

  • Experience in aerospace, defense tech, robotics, or applied logistics.
  • Hands-on experience with prototypes, testing, or field operations.
  • Familiarity with government proposals (SBIR, BAA, etc.).


Compensation estimate:

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000

The estimated salary range for this role reflects various compensation factors. The final offer depends on factors such as work experience, education, training, key skills, and business needs. In addition, LEAP provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes:

  • Equity Program: Equity plan participation is available to all employees following an initial 90-day employment period and is performance-based. Equity allocations are determined on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. Managers may make recommendations based on individual and team performance. All equity grants are subject to executive review and approval in accordance with the Company's equity plan.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development support and clear exposure to executive leadership
  • Flexible Time Off: PTO as needed, company holidays, and two week-long winter breaks
  • Work Location: This is a primarily on-site role due to the nature of the work
  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage at minimal to no cost for employees
  • Insurance Coverage: Access to a range of optional insurance plans to meet individual and family needs.

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