Capture and Proposal Manager - Remote

Hydrosat Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative deep-tech company is in search of a Capture and Proposal Manager to join their remote team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of agriculture and climate resilience through advanced thermal imagery solutions. You will collaborate with diverse teams to craft winning proposals and capture strategies that drive impactful projects in defense, intelligence, and public safety. If you have a strong background in proposal management and a passion for making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization that values sustainability and empowers its employees to thrive.

Benefits

Employee options

Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental

Flexible time off

Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave

401K Matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years in proposal and capture management, ideally in geospatial or defense.
• Proven success in winning government contracts and grants.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture strategies aligned with company capabilities.
• Manage proposal development from capture to submission.

Skills

Proposal Writing

Capture Management

Government Procurement

Market Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GovWin

SAM.gov

SharePoint

Job description

Hydrosat is a deep-tech company leveraging the unique capabilities of thermal imagery from space to measure water stress in agriculture and mitigate the effects of climate change. Our mission is to improve water productivity, enhance food security, protect public safety, and preserve the environment. By transforming advanced data into actionable insights, we empower our customers to make informed decisions that drive sustainability and resilience.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Capture and Proposal Manager who will work closely with the business development, sales, finance, and technical teams to identify, capture, propose, and win contracts and grants. The ideal candidate will have a background in capture management, proposal writing, and government procurement, with a strong track record of delivering winning proposals. This role will appeal to candidates looking to use their skills to impact the world in agriculture, defense, intelligence, climate, and public safety applications.

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the development and execution of capture strategies that align to Hydrosat’s capabilities and competitive advantages
2. Manage the full lifecycle of proposal development, from initial capture to writing, reviewing, and final submission
3. Work across sales, finance, technical, legal, and leadership teams to create high-quality, compliant proposals
4. Conduct market and competitive analysis to refine win strategies
5. Create teaming and partnership agreements for key opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

1. 5+ years of experience in proposal and capture management, preferably in geospatial or defense sectors
2. Proven track record of winning government contracts and grants
3. Experience working with Defense, Intelligence, and Civil Government customers
4. Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
5. Experience with proposal management tools (e.g., GovWin, SAM.gov, SharePoint)
6. U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience working with satellite data solutions
2. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
3. Deep understanding of the federal procurement lifecycle and grant processes
4. Startup experience

Benefits

1. Employee options
2. Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
3. Flexible time off
4. Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave
5. 401K Matching

Hydrosat provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.