Description The Leidos Engineering, Integration and Mission Operations Business of our National Security Sector s seeking a qualified Capture Manager to lead the pursuit of opportunities across the Logistics and Mission Support Operation. The Senior Capture Manager is responsible for the capture leadership of assigned opportunities in support of the Engineering, Integration and Mission Operations growth strategy. The Senior Capture Manager must thrive in an environment where they are responsible for the management and execution of the full BD life-cycle process across multiple simultaneous pursuits and proposals. The Senior Capture Manager will routinely be assigned 2-3 solicitation pursuits at various stages of capture at the same time. The ideal candidate will have previously served as a capture manager with proven experience supporting DoD customers. Successful candidates will have the ability to conceptualize a vision for winning, to develop a capture plan that implements the vision and translates into win themes, to adjust the vision as the procurement unfolds, and to focus and manage the capture activities and team (internal and external) to achieve the vision through final proposal submission and assist in preparing the execution team to perform quickly post-award.
Primary Responsibilities: Develop a plan for securing knowledge and understanding of the customer's requirements, issues, and needs during the pursuit and capture phases and lead planning sessions with core teamStrategize on win themes aligned with customer's critical needsCoordinate meetings with customers, competitors, clients, and teammates to develop market insight on requirements, acquisition strategy, acquisition timing, and contract vehicle choicesPlan and participate in capture activities, to include opportunity gate reviews, black hat sessions, collaboration and workshop sessions, proposal reviewsLead competitive assessments, teaming, and price-to-win efforts.Lead the development and submission of white papers, RFI responses, and other proposal artifacts as assignedApply Leidos capture planning processes and best practices consistentlyBrief capture status to senior management, to the CEO level when appropriate, at specified milestones in the capture process, when material changes occur and as neededSupport other business development activities as assignedConduct after-action reviews for all business opportunity capture participants to document lessons learned and identify necessary adjustments to capture technique, strategy, and actionsMentor other program managers and rotational program staff in the capture management processDevelop capture budgets and execute capture plans within those approved budgets Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 15+ years of related experience or Master's degree and 13+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Leadership skills to develop, organize and execute significant capture activities, including building industry teams, assessing win probability, and executing customer call plans to shape acquisitions, in order to respond to and win business with new and existing customersA proven track record of successful capture management in the logistics, modernization, sustainment, and engineering across multiple domains (land, sea and air), organizations and program offices in the Department of Defense at a variety of acquisition sizesA track record of leading captures and winning those competitions; as well as developing and managing a multiple opportunity pipelineExperience leading teams in a virtual environment; ability to work through others, and get results from teams that do not report directly to youTechnical writing and proposal development experienceAn ability to relate concepts and plans to their financial outcomes and clearly demonstrate an understanding of corporate indirect rates and LOE/BOE developmentStrong verbal communication skills and prior experience briefing executivesWillingness to travel to other U.S. cities to support customer visits and strategy workshops. Estimated up to 25% annually as required.Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance. If Active clearance is currently Secret, must be able to obtain Top Secret. Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years program management and/or logistics IT systems experience a plusCompleted professional training in Capture ManagementOriginal Posting Date:******** While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $144,300.00 - $260,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.