BAE Systems

Dir II- Capture Mgmt

BAE Systems$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years in capture management in defense or federal contracting
  • Proven track record in winning $100M to $500M+ pursuits
  • Thorough understanding of DoD acquisition and competitive landscape
  • Experience collaborating with technical and executive teams under tight schedules
  • Strong communication and analytical problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead capture management from opportunity identification to contract award
  • Collaborate with technology leaders to develop innovative solutions
  • Build and oversee high-performing capture teams across various functions
  • Engage with senior stakeholders in defense and intelligence sectors
  • Develop key artifacts, including capture plans and win strategies
  • Translate technical and operational advantages into customer value propositions
  • Mentor and develop junior capture professionals to foster strategic thinking

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-visibility, mission-critical projects
  • Collaboration with cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML and secure cloud integration
  • Chance to work closely with senior defense and intelligence leaders
  • Environment that supports professional development and mentorship
Full Job Description
Job Description

We9re 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. You9ll 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 architecture into compelling customer value propositions.
  • Mentor and develop rising capture professionals, reinforcing operational discipline and strategic creativity across the organization.


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor9s 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


This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

  • 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.)

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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