Capture Manager

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Capture Manager leading aerospace and space-domain-awareness proposals at Scout Space. Shaping opportunities, coordinating technical solutions, and driving government and commercial capture execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead capture strategy and execution for priority opportunities aligned with Scout’s space domain awareness payloads and mission software
  • Analyze customer needs, mission requirements, and competitive landscape to shape and position opportunities
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and leadership teams to define mission architectures and technical solutions
  • Own development of compliant technical proposals and supporting materials
  • Translate Scout’s capabilities into mission-relevant value propositions and win themes
  • Coordinate technical, pricing, and programmatic inputs across functions
  • Engage customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to strengthen positioning and relationships
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to improve proposal competitiveness
  • Build reusable proposal content and capture best practices
  • Refine capture processes to improve win rates and execution efficiency

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in capture management, engineering, business development, or leading technical proposals within aerospace, defense, or similar advanced technology sectors
  • Experience supporting government and/or commercial space customers, including working directly with federal agencies or prime contractors
  • Proven track record leading or playing a key role in complex capture efforts, technical proposal volumes, or large-scale submissions
  • Solid knowledge of spacecraft systems, payloads, or broader mission architectures
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and translate them into compelling, mission-focused proposals and value propositions
  • Experience leading cross-functional collaboration and driving schedules across engineering, product, and business teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly as requirements evolve
  • Exceptional attention to detail in developing clear, accurate, technically sound proposal content
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic, high-growth environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
  • Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual under 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorization from the US Department of State for U.S. export-control compliance

Benefits:

  • Open Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Work From Home Stipend
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term Disability plans
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Supportive workplace mental health environment and Bell Seal certification