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










