Technical Capture Manager- Defence and Security

Draganfly Innovations, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Stock options

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Draganfly Innovations Inc. is seeking a Technical Capture Manager to secure and re-compete contracts in Defence and Security. The role involves developing capture strategies, identifying customers, conducting competitor assessments, and coordinating with partners to create winning proposals.

Remote to start with travel across Canada for client engagements. The ideal candidate has military-focused solution development experience, strong project leadership skills, and the ability to present to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting solution development on technical, programmatic, or commercial systems from a military perspective.
• Experience in project management or providing cross functional team leadership
• Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment focused on solutions
• Experience presenting to senior leadership in a public setting with concise, accurate messaging
• Experience working with partners and other external organizations to support solution delivery

Responsibilities

• Develop capture strategies for opportunities and price-to-win.
• Identify potential customers and conduct competitor assessments.
• Lead or support proposal development across Draganfly business lines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive win probability.
• Travel to industry shows and client engagements as required in Canada.

Skills

Solution development

Project management

Agile experience

Executive presentation

Partner collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business technical management

Job description

Technical Capture Manager- Defence and Security

About Draganfly:

Draganfly Inc. (the “Company”) has been a recognized technology leader within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety, agriculture, aerial imaging, & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry, Draganfly’s focus is on the sale of drone products and services, contract engineering & custom integration product development, and health monitoring products and services.

Draganfly Innovations Inc. is seeking technical capture manager to secure or re-compete for existing contracts. This individual will develop capture strategies for opportunities, identify potential customers, conduct competitor assessments, teaming with partners, and develop the overall price to win strategy. The technical capture manager will be directly involved in proposal development and expected to work across different business lines with in Draganfly to increase probability of a price to win strategy.

The role will be remote to start with some travel required to attend key industry shows and client engagements throughout Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience supporting solution development on technical, programmatic, or commercial systems from a military perspective.
• Experience in project management or providing cross functional team leadership
• Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment focused on solutions
• Experience presenting to senior leadership in a public setting. This includes the brevity while ensuring the message and ideas are accurately passed.
• Experience working with partners and other external organizations to support solution delivery

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business technical management or similar experience gained through employment.
• Able to acquire and maintain a Secret Level II clearance as required.
• Understanding of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and US Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as they relate to complex defence application technology.
• Excellent communicator, written and verbal, which can adapt and adjust to changing client requirements.
• Knowledge or training in capture process would be a strong asset.
• Ability to pass background checks required for certain government engagements as required.

Compensation package:

• A performance bonus structured on overall Draganfly Defence Canada team performance.
• Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the company’s stock option plan, providing long‑term ownership and alignment with company growth.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including a Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Matching RRSP program to support long‑term financial planning.
• Generous time‑off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the full week off between Christmas and New Year’s.

Why Join Us?

At Draganfly Innovations, you will join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We are in an exciting growth phase, scaling our technologies, product lines, and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next.

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work on diverse and cutting‑edge projects, and grow your skills alongside enthusiastic experts. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you will not just join a company - you will help build what comes next.

As part of our hiring process, all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.