Job Title: Growth & Capture Lead (Federal/Technical)
Location: Dayton, Ohio (Hybrid) - or - U.S. Remote (
Eastern or Central Time Zone) *frequent travel to the Dayton, Ohio HQ
OverviewCompTech is seeking a high-impact Growth & Capture Lead to drive and win strategic federal opportunities. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for a high-performing capture professional already operating at a Tier 1-2 senior level-someone who moves seamlessly between strategy and execution and is ready to take on expanded ownership of pursuits while delivering results in competitive environments.
Operating at the intersection of growth, technology, and mission, this role partners directly with internal teams and government stakeholders to shape opportunities and develop winning approaches. The ideal candidate is hungry, competitive, and execution-focused, with the ability to translate emerging technologies, especially AI-into compelling strategies that drive measurable outcomes.
What You'll Do- Lead and support full lifecycle capture activities, with immediate responsibility for select opportunities from identification through award
- Contribute to and help drive win strategy development and execution for federal pursuits (DoD, DLA, federal civilian)
- Lead and support solutioning efforts, translating technical capabilities into compelling, mission-focused approaches
- Engage directly with government stakeholders to support mission understanding and early opportunity shaping
- Build and help mature pipeline, supporting prioritization of high-value, high-probability opportunities
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (technical, pricing, contracts, proposal) to develop compliant, competitive bids
- Support competitive analysis, black hats, and win theme development
- Contribute directly to proposal writing, reviewing, and refining technical and management volumes
- Execute capture activities with discipline, contributing to artifacts, gates, and overall process improvement
What Sets This Role Apart- Senior-level role with immediate impact 1 opportunity to take on meaningful capture ownership
- Hands-on execution 1 operates across both strategy and tactical delivery
- Strong technical engagement 1 works closely with advanced technologies and mission-driven solutions
- AI-forward environment 1 contributes to shaping opportunities influenced by emerging technologies
- High accountability with developing processes 1 opportunity to create structure, establish best practices, and drive results
Experience- 7 -10 years of federal growth, business development, and/or capture experience
- Experience in small to mid-sized GovCon environments
- Experience across DoD, federal civilian, or defense health environments, with exposure to customer engagement and opportunity shaping
- Established or developing relationships within federal agencies and/or supporting ecosystem
- Background that blends technical delivery + growth/capture experience, including:
- Familiarity with federal acquisition and contract vehicles (IDIQs, GWACs, MACs, BPAs, OTAs)
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud, and AI concepts and how they influence federal opportunities
- Exposure to AI-enabled programs, digital transformation, or advanced analytics initiatives
- Experience leading or playing a significant role in captures in the ~$5M-$30M range
- Demonstrated ability to support pipeline development and opportunity progression
- Familiarity with Shipley or similar capture methodologies
- S. citizenship required; active DoD Secret clearance (preferred); military experience (preferred)
Preferred Technical & Domain Experience- Working knowledge of enterprise IT and emerging technology environments, including:
- Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, hybrid architectures)
- Data platforms, system integrations, and digital modernization efforts
- Networked and distributed systems within federal environments
- AI/ML awareness in federal environments, including:
- Understanding how AI is influencing mission delivery, acquisition, and competitive positioning
- Ability to support identification of AI-enabled solutions aligned to agency priorities
- Familiarity with automation, predictive analytics, and data-driven operations
- Ability to engage credibly in technical discussions and translate concepts into clear, compelling win themes
- Exposure to federal frameworks and compliance environments (e.g., NIST, RMF, data governance)
Compensation & BenefitsCompTech offers a compensation package designed to reward performance and impact:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, with a structure designed to reward performance and impact. The package includes a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, and additional incentives tied to capture success and business growth.
In addition, CompTech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement options, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth and expanded responsibility.
