Date Posted:2026-09-24
Country:Canada
Location:CA-ON-MIDLAND-450 ~ 450 Leitz Rd ~ BLDG 450
Position Role Type:Unspecified
We have an immediate need for a
Capture Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating capture activities from RFQ receipt through internal approval and submission, ensuring opportunities are well-organized, properly documented, and executed on schedule. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, collaborate with experienced technical and business leaders, and play a key role in shaping proposals and capture strategies that support Raytheon ELCAN's growth.
What You Will Do: - Collaborate with external Business Development personnel and internal cross-functional stakeholders to develop strategic capture plans and competitive proposals.
- Maintain continuity of customer relationships throughout all capture phases, ensuring a seamless transition from pursuit through contract award.
- Lead cost modeling activities, including analysis of supplier cost breakdowns, make/buy assessments, and submissions to Supply Chain, Program Management, and ELCAN Leadership.
- Drive capture teams to develop cost-effective solutions that align with Price-to-Win strategies and internal cost targets.
- Guide the development of differentiated, customer-focused solutions through detailed analysis of customer needs, key performance parameters, hot buttons, and competitive positioning.
- Lead Capture Team Reviews with senior leadership during critical phases of the quotation and approval process.
- Drive rigorous Risk and Opportunity (R&O) analyses using Raytheon ELCAN's lessons learned and risk management tools, ensuring capture plans and gate packages appropriately address proposal risk profiles.
- Ensure all customer contractual and Global Trade Compliance (GTC) requirements are reviewed and addressed during the capture process.
- Perform additional duties as required to support overall business development objectives.
What You Will Learn: - How to lead complex capture efforts from opportunity identification through contract award in a cross-functional, manufacturing-driven environment.
- Advanced cost modeling techniques, including supplier cost analysis, make/buy decision frameworks, and executive-level cost reviews.
- How to develop and execute Price-to-Win strategies that balance competitiveness, risk, and profitability.
- Best practices for assessing customer priorities, competitive landscapes, and differentiators to shape winning proposals.
- How to apply structured risk and opportunity management tools to inform leadership decision-making during capture gate reviews.
- Deep exposure to customer contracting requirements, proposal compliance, and internal governance processes.
Qualifications You Must Have: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management.
- 5-10 years of experience across the full program/project lifecycle, from customer identification and bid development through delivery and retirement.
- Demonstrated ability to shape and produce competitive bids for global target markets.
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with experience motivating cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building long-term internal and customer relationships.
Qualifications We Prefer: - Experience in defense, aerospace, optics, photonics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with capture management methodologies (e.g., PWIN, competitive analysis, price-to-win).
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including pricing, margin analysis, and risk/opportunity assessment.
- Experience supporting international customers or pursuits, including export or regulatory considerations.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, or equivalent considered an asset
What We Offer:- Collaborative & innovative work environment
- Relocation Eligibility
- Signing Bonus
- Small town environment with urban comforts
Learn More & Apply Now!At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, job flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field.
Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, a community known for its technological advancements. Midland offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work, grow, and belong.
This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government's Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program.
The salary range for this role is 101,500 CAD - 151,500 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX's Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.
