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Capture Manager II - Tactical Solutions

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Hybrid
Westminster, CO
150K-254K Annually
Expert/Leader
Hybrid
Westminster, CO
150K-254K Annually
Expert/Leader
Leads capture management for tactical defense solutions, including identifying and qualifying opportunities, developing customer and industry relationships, shaping technical solutions, assessing markets, forming partnerships, developing proposal strategies, and overseeing proposal preparation and delivery. Requires extensive defense acquisition expertise, proposal leadership, senior-level communication skills, and an active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret.
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Job Description
The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to radio-frequency electronics, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to execute decisive operations in support of the National Defense Strategy.
What You'll Do:
  • Support the Tactical Solutions business unit within BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems sector as a capture manager for a variety of pursuits. This includes identifying, qualifying, pursuing, developing, and winning business opportunities with various government and industry organizations.
  • Coordinate and establish contacts with key US Government and industry customers and stakeholders.
  • Build relationships with customers through demonstrated technical expertise and knowledge of customer needs.
  • Work with other Aperture and Electronics Technology (AET) Product Line team members, customers, and end users to find solutions to today's needs and help develop concepts for next generation platforms.
  • Develop and communicate messages, marketing, competition assessments, and customer insights to pursuit teams and leadership based on our core values of integrity, honesty, transparency, and collaboration.
  • Assess market potential for existing markets and develop investment plans to penetrate new or lateral markets. Establish industrial partnerships necessary to effectively compete in Tactical Solutions markets.
  • Propose and collaborate with the Survivable Platform Technologies Chief Technologist on innovative research & development projects. Coordinate technology development with other business areas as appropriate.
  • Work with our prime and government customers to translate technical performance for antennas into the necessary system attributes and architecture to provide a tactical advantage to our warfighters.
  • Assist in the development and communication of proposal strategy, including pursuit analysis, bidding strategies, technical presentations, win themes, key points, and pricing.
  • Coordinate all proposal activities, prepare various inputs, and oversee final proposal preparation and delivery. Oversee study efforts to evolve into new business capture opportunities.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS/BA in related field plus 10 years or more related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., master's degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • A current, active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret.
  • Demonstrated expertise/experience in the Department of War Defense Acquisition System.
  • Experienced communication and team skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Experienced presentation skills with documented presentation experience to senior decision making and technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated proposal leadership experience, demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant business environments.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Demonstrated expertise/experience in RF technologies, capabilities, and applications in warfighter domains.
  • Experience in the design, development, and deployment of Low Observable systems.
  • A current, active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Proposal management and business capture experience is preferred.
  • Programmatic background within classified program environments for government or industry.
  • Experience in leading design teams and new business capture activities.
  • Solid technical writing skills.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

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8510 154th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052

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