Senior Capture Manager

Position Title: Senior Capture Manager Requisition ID: 1745 Position Location: Fairfax, VA Position Reports To: Chief Revenue Officer Supervises Others: Yes At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right‑sized development processes to create innovative, high‑performance space‑based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs. We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation‑effects‑mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space. Position Summary Trident Space Electronics Systems (SES) seeks a strategic and highly capable professional to lead and support business development efforts for our RF & Digital Systems (RDS) business area. As a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence, and Civil space customers, we develop complex radiation‑effects‑mitigated designs and cutting‑edge space‑based electronics. This role acts as a strategic architect for new business, transforming raw leads into winning bids. You will navigate the procurement landscape, shape customer requirements, and outmaneuver competitors by blending technical literacy in RF and digital systems with sharp business acumen. Duties and Responsibilities Support the pursuit of new business opportunities by developing strategies, researching competitors, and coordinating proposal inputs. Assist senior managers in identifying qualified leads, shaping requirements, and managing the capture lifecycle to increase win rates. Capture Leadership: Identify, pursue, and track business opportunities applicable to Multi‑Function RF and Processing space‑based products. Lead capture efforts through the entire lifecycle to drive corporate growth. Strategy & Positioning: Develop and execute capture plans, including solution positioning, "Price‑to‑Win" strategies, and the development of win themes and discriminators. Intelligence & Analysis: Conduct competitor assessments, customer research, gap analyses, and solution assessments to increase win probability. Proposal Management: Lead and support the development of high‑quality bid products for BAAs, RFIs, and RFPs. Ingest and parse incoming requirements into internal proposal systems. Cross‑Functional Coordination: Act as the primary bridge between Business Development, Proposal Management, Operational Leadership, and technical teams to ensure alignment. Financial & Resource Management: Develop and manage bid and proposal budgets. Utilize Pro‑Pricer to support "Quick Turn" Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and formal bids. System Management: Maintain and update CRM, JIRA, and SharePoint environments while managing capture artifacts and documentation for milestone reviews. Partnership Building: Develop relationships with teaming partners and industry associations to drive strategic partnerships. Travel: Up to 25% for business‑related travel. Ability to support travel or off‑site work, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study 12+ years of related professional experience 5+ years' experience in technical sales, business development, or capture management within the federal contracting industry, specifically the space industry An active US Security Clearance or the ability to obtain (requires US citizenship) Working knowledge of P&L, business processes, and financial metrics Experience with the Shipley‑based Capture Lifecycle and federal/government contracting requirements Working knowledge of National Security Space and DoD Space programs (traditional and non‑traditional) Proficiency in MS Word, SharePoint, Jira, and CRM systems Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or MBA preferred Bachelor's degree with a focus in Engineering, Computer Science OR Business Management Strong persuasive communication and negotiation skills. Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Benefits Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to: Health benefits Medical Dental Vision Basic life with AD&D Short term disability Long term disability Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet) Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA) Paid time off Holidays 401(k) (including company match) Tuition reimbursement Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military) Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles) Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr Trident Systems