Capture Manager

Kbr

Western Australia

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Capture Manager in Australia to lead end-to-end capture and proposal activities for Defence opportunities. You will own qualified opportunities, drive winning strategies, and build high-performing teams across diverse disciplines.

Reporting to Growth leadership, you will ensure compliant and compelling proposals, manage complex budgets, and foster stakeholder relationships while upholding KBR’s standards for excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

Experience in capture management or bid management within the Australian Defence industry.

Responsibilities

Develop win strategies and competitive intelligence portfolios.
Lead cross-functional capture teams including SMEs and engineers.
Oversee proposal development to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners and internal teams.
Manage risks and ensure integrity of the capture process.

Skills

Capture management

Bid management

Leadership

Proposal writing

Strategic thinking

Defence domain knowledge

Negotiation

Autonomous working

Job description

Title:

Capture Manager

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity:

At KBR, we deliver solutions that matter - to our Defence clients, our communities, and our people.

As we continue to expand across Australia’s Defence domain, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Capture Manager to join our Growth team and lead the process of winning new business opportunities that shape Australia’s future capability.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Growth, you’ll take ownership of qualified opportunities, leading the capture and proposal phases of KBR’s Growth Lifecycle. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing winning strategies, building high-performing teams, and ensuring every pursuit reflects KBR’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

This is a permanent full time position and can be based in either Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement win strategies, competitive intelligence portfolios, teaming strategies, customer assessments and all elements of captures to maximise probability-of-win.
Leading cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, solution architects, engineers, commercial and finance staff, and business development personnel.
Partnering with the Proposal Management team to oversee the development of compelling proposals, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, and managing the bid process.
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams.
Ensuring adherence to relevant policies, managing risks, and ensuring the integrity of the capture process.

About You:

You’re a strategic, results-driven professional who thrives on competition and collaboration. You combine business acumen with strong Defence domain knowledge and enjoy leading teams to deliver complex pursuits.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Proven experience in capture management or bid management within the Australian Defence industry.
Experience in complex captures across space or prime systems integration preferred.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in developing and executing capture strategies.
Proven understanding of Australian Defence/Government Agency acquisition processes combined with an appreciation of capability solution elements (e.g., scope, cost, and schedule).
Ability to manage complex projects and budgets.
Experience with proposal writing and development.
Must be an Australian citizen and hold or have held a minimum NV1 Australian Government security clearance.
Proven track record in building pipelines and achieving success.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Proactive, driven, and able to work autonomously