Senior Director of Capture Management

@ Agile Defense

Senior Director of Capture Management

Posted 2 months ago

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About the job

Agile Defense supports national missions with innovative technologies and agility. The Senior Director of Capture Management leads, standardizes, and optimizes capture efforts across divisions to accelerate company growth and win strategy execution.

Requirements

10+ years capture management experience
Leadership in federal contracting
Pipeline and CRM proficiency
Government procurement knowledge
Strategy and team coaching

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business or related
Formal capture management training
Experience with DoD and Federal agencies
Track record of winning $100M+ captures
Active Secret security clearance

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About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1572

Job Title: Senior Director of Capture Management

Location: McLean, VA

Clearance Level: Must Have Secret Security Clearance to Start

Job Description

The Senior Director of Capture Management serves as a strategic leader within Agile Defense's Growth organization, reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This role is responsible for establishing, standardizing, and enforcing capture management processes, methodologies, and best practices across all six divisional Pods (Air Force, Army, Navy, CCMD/4th Estate, Federal Civilian, and DHS).

The Senior Director will drive process rigor, pipeline hygiene, and capture excellence by providing oversight, mentorship, and governance to the Capture Leads embedded within each Pod. This individual will ensure consistent execution of the capture lifecycle, from opportunity identification through proposal submission, while maintaining the integrity of the pipeline, enforcing gate reviews, and delivering actionable intelligence to executive leadership on win probability, pipeline health, and revenue forecasting. The Senior Director will be instrumental in building a scalable, repeatable capture framework that accelerates Agile Defense's growth trajectory across the federal marketplace.

Education and Background

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred)
Formal capture management training (e.g., Shipley, APMP certification, or equivalent)
Demonstrated background in the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry, with deep familiarity across DoD (Air Force, Army, Navy, Combatant Commands/4th Estate) and civilian agencies (Federal Civilian, DHS)
Experience operating within a matrixed Growth organization structure with cross-functional Pod-based teams (BD, Capture, Solution Architecture, Proposal Management, and Pricing)
Track record of leading and winning captures valued at $100M+ across various contract vehicles (IDIQ, BPA, single-award, GWAC, etc.)
Prior experience in a senior leadership role at a mid-tier to large defense/IT services contractor or non-traditional defense contractor

Years of Experience

10+ years of progressive experience in capture management, business development, or growth leadership within the federal government contracting space, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing capture teams and/or a capture center of excellence.

Required Skills

Capture Process Governance: Proven ability to design, implement, and enforce end-to-end capture management frameworks, including gate review processes (Interest -> Bid), win theme development, competitive assessments, and color team reviews
Pipeline Management & Hygiene: Expert-level proficiency in maintaining pipeline accuracy, enforcing data discipline, and leveraging CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Pipedrive, or similar) to drive forecasting accuracy and opportunity qualification (using frameworks such as P-WIN scoring)
Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a distributed team of Capture Leads across multiple divisions, fostering accountability and a culture of winning
Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and customer missions across DoD and FedCiv to shape capture strategies
Executive Communication: Exceptional ability to present pipeline health, capture status, and strategic recommendations to C-suite leadership (CRO, CEO, COO)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working closely with Solution Architects, Proposal Managers, Pricers, and BD professionals in an integrated team environment
Government Acquisition Knowledge: Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS, federal procurement processes, source selection methodologies, and contract types
Financial Acumen: Ability to assess deal economics, pricing strategies, and bid/no-bid decisions based on investment thresholds and ROI
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred)

Preferred Skills

Experience standing up or transforming a Growth organization, including building capture centers of excellence from the ground up
Familiarity with Agile Defense's core markets: cybersecurity, IT modernization, digital transformation, AI, cloud, and mission support services
PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials
Experience with AI-enabled tools for competitive intelligence, pipeline analytics, or proposal automation
Established relationships with government decision-makers and procurement officials across DoD and civilian agencies
Experience with M&A integration as it relates to pipeline consolidation and capture strategy alignment
Knowledge of MEDDICC or similar enterprise sales qualification methodologies adapted for GovCon

Working Conditions

Location: Hybrid work environment with primary presence at Agile Defense headquarters (McLean, VA or applicable office location); regular in-office collaboration expected for pipeline reviews, gate reviews, and leadership meetings
Travel: Approximately 10-20% travel required to support customer engagements, division Pod coordination, industry events, and conferences across CONUS
Work Hours: Full-time, salaried position; may require extended hours during peak capture and proposal periods (e.g., color team reviews, proposal submissions, and gate review cycles)
Environment: Professional office setting with regular use of computer systems, video conferencing, and collaboration platforms; may occasionally require access to classified environments or SCIFs depending on opportunity requirements
Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary work with the ability to sit for extended periods; occasional lifting of materials up to 15 lbs (e.g., proposal binders, event materials)

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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