Director, Capture Manager - Intel Space

Saic; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 200,001 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Capture Manager to drive strategy and growth within its Intel Space team. The role requires leading multi-disciplinary teams in identifying and securing key opportunities, developing winning strategies, and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in capture management, a strong technical background, and an active Top-Secret clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $200,001 - $240,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in capture management, business development, or related roles.
• Track record of pursuing and winning large opportunities within the Intel Space sector.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a capture or business development environment.
• Familiarity with technical domains including Mission Systems Integration, IT Modernization, Cloud Computing, and AI/ML.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to develop innovative capture strategies that win procurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Development Activities targeting NRO, NGA, and other Intel Space customers.
• Define and execute a winning capture strategy for government customers.
• Collaborate with teams to create high-value solutions.
• Drive development of competitive proposal materials.
• Build relationships with NRO, NGA and stakeholders to shape opportunities.
• Manage resources, schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Stay ahead of trends in defense and intelligence technology.

Job description

Description

SAIC is actively seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Capture Manager to support the Intel Space team. This high-visibility role focuses on driving strategy, innovation, and growth within SAIC’s expanding portfolio of solutions and services. Capture Managers are at the forefront of SAIC’s Business Development efforts, responsible for delivering a continuous stream of new business opportunities while ensuring alignment with SAIC's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.

In this mission-critical position, the Senior Capture Manager will lead multi-disciplinary teams to pursue and secure key opportunities, leveraging SAIC’s proven strengths in cutting‑edge technologies and mission solutions.

Key Responsibilities-

As a Senior Capture Manager, you will:

• Lead Business Development Activities: Champion strategic initiatives to identify, qualify, and capture opportunities across NRO, NGA, and other Intel Space customers.
• Develop Winning Strategies: Define and execute a winning capture strategy tailored to the specific needs of government customers in areas like Engineering, Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA), and AI/ML.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work collaboratively with operations teams, Market/Account leaders, technical experts, and proposal center staff to create compelling, high‑value solutions.
• Shape Proposals: Drive development of compliant, compelling, and competitive proposal materials, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and SAIC’s capabilities.
• Engage with Customers: Build and maintain trusted relationships with NRO, NGO and other stakeholders to gain insight, gather intelligence, and shape opportunities ahead of the RFP (Request for Proposal) release.
• Deliver Results: Manage resources, schedules, budgets, and risks while maintaining accountability for opportunity progress.
• Monitor Market and Competitors: Stay ahead of trends in defense technology, Intelligence technology and concepts, competitors’ offerings, and customer needs to adapt and strengthen capture strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 15 years in capture management, business development, or related roles supporting large government contracts.
• Demonstrated Success: Track record of pursuing, capturing, and winning large‑scale opportunities within the Intel Space (NRO, NGA) sector.
• Leadership: Strong experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams in a capture or business development environment.
• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with technical domains including Mission Systems Integration, IT Modernization, Cloud Computing, AI/ML, and Systems Engineering.
• Clearance: Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility with CI Poly or Full Scope Poly
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement innovative capture strategies that address complex challenges and win competitive procurements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes, including FAR/DFARS and associated acquisition lifecycles, including OTAs, CSOs.
• Experience with developing pricing for cost type and firm fixed price type contracts.
• Expertise in engineering and SETA type contracts in the Intel Space environment.
• An advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.