Senior Capture Manager

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Capture Manager to pursue and win strategic federal contract opportunities across diverse government agencies. The successful candidate will lead capture efforts from opportunity qualification through proposal submission, developing and executing tailored strategies to secure competitive advantages and maximize probability of winning. The Senior Capture Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development (BD), Operations, Proposal, and Pricing teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that align with Amentum's growth objectives.

The Senior Capture Manager will:

• Develop comprehensive, customized capture plans, win strategies, and value propositions for individual opportunities.

• Conduct in-depth competitive analysis, customer assessments, market research, and pricing strategy development to position Amentum for success.

• Engage with customers to shape procurements by understanding requirements, priorities, and pain points.

• Ensure strategies focus on differentiation, innovation, and efficient allocation of resources to maximize competitive advantages.

• Lead, coordinate, and motivate cross-functional teams (e.g., BD, Proposals, Operations, Technical SMEs, Contracts, and Pricing).

• Build effective teaming arrangements with key partners, small businesses, and subcontractors based on strategic alignment and opportunity requirements.

• Collaborate with proposal managers to translate capture strategies into compelling, compliant proposal responses.

• Ensure alignment of the solution development effort with the capture plan through all proposal phases.

• Establish measurable goals for capture efforts and regularly track, update, and report progress to leadership.

Minimum Qualifications & Key Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Management, Engineering, or related field)

• 10+ years of relevant capture management experience

• Demonstrated success in leading and winning federal capture efforts, particularly large and complex pursuits

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.

Key Competencies:

• Experience leading teams with members from a variety of organizations and functional responsibilities, to develop and evolve win strategies.

• Possess deep knowledge of the Capture process and the discipline to pursue the process.

• Ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, and peers.

• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to stakeholders and decision-makers; strong briefing and writing skills.

• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and creative problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualification:

• Active Secret US Government clearance.

Compensation Details:

US: $180,000 and up DOE

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

04/29/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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