Federal Capture Manager

Emerging Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Group Health Insurance (Health, Dental

Vision)

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Performance evaluation and retention

Job summary

Emerging Tech is seeking a Capture Manager to drive growth across VA, DoW, and DoD opportunities, including Air Force and Navy. You will lead capture from identification to award for cybersecurity, healthcare IT modernization, and systems engineering programs valued at $10M+.

Remote and office hybrid work support the Washington, DC area. The role requires 10+ years in federal BD and proven SDVOSB experience, with a track record of winning multi‑million‑dollar contracts and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of federal business development and capture experience.
• Experience pursuing and winning work with VA/DoW, Air Force, Navy.
• Proven ability to lead capture efforts from identification to award.
• Strong understanding of SDVOSB set‑asides and small business competition.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify federal IT opportunities for VA, Air Force, and Navy.
• Develop and execute capture strategies, win themes, and customer engagement plans for $10M+ opportunities.
• Partner with proposal teams to shape compliant, compelling proposals and support win strategy.
• Engage government stakeholders to understand priorities and position Emerging Tech effectively.
• Research market trends, competitors, and incumbents to inform capture plans.
• Collaborate with delivery, pricing, and recruiting to design solutions aligned with customer needs.

Skills

Federal BD

Capture management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Proposal support

Communication

SDVOSB experience

Job description

Capture Manager

Location: Hybrid (Remote and Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

Emerging Tech is seeking a Capture Manager to drive growth across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of War (DoW), with a specific focus on the Department of the Air Force and Department of Navy opportunities. This role is responsible for leading and supporting capture efforts across the full lifecycle, from opportunity identification and qualification through proposal development and award – for opportunities centered on cybersecurity, healthcare IT modernization, systems engineering, and program management and ranging from $10M+. The Capture Manager collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop competitive capture strategies, strengthen customer relationships, and support successful federal IT contract awards. The Capture Manager reports to the company’s President, CEO, and Chief Growth Officer on capture status, risks, and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Opportunity Identification & Qualification: Proactively identify, qualify, and track federal IT opportunities within the VA, Air Force, and Navy that align with Emerging Tech’s growth goals.
• Capture Planning: Develop and execute capture strategies, win themes, and customer engagement plans for opportunities ranging from $10M+.
• Proposal Support: Partner with proposal teams to shape compliant, compelling proposals; contribute to win strategy and solution development.
• Customer Engagement: Build and sustain relationships with government stakeholders, program managers, and contracting officers to understand priorities and position Emerging Tech effectively.
• Competitive Analysis: Research market trends, competitors, and incumbent contracts to inform capture strategies.
• Internal Collaboration: Work with subject matter experts, delivery leads, pricing, and recruiting to design solutions that align with customer needs and Emerging Tech capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of federal business development and capture management experience within VA and/or DOW, with direct experience pursuing and winning work with Department of Air Force and/or Department of Navy customers.
• SDVOSB Experience (Required): Prior experience working with for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), with a strong understanding of how to compete and win as a small business, including SDVOSB set‑asides.
• Capture Expertise: Proven track record in leading full‑lifecycle federal pursuits from capture through award. Must have a demonstrated track record in developing capture strategies, shaping opportunities, and leading proposal support for multi‑million‑dollar contracts ($10M–$50M+).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to engage and influence government customers and build trusted relationships.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Experience working with proposal, technical, and delivery teams to drive opportunity success.
• Knowledge of Federal Procurement: Strong understanding of the VA, Air Force, and Navy acquisition environments and federal acquisition pathways, including FAR/DFARS; IDIQs, GWACs, and OTAs; SDVOSB set‑aside vehicles; and SBIR/STTR methods.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, including ability to brief leadership and contribute to proposal content.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Group Health Insurance (Health, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus
• Opportunity for Performance Evaluation and Retention Bonus

Position Details

Location: Hybrid, meaning Remote and 1-2 days per week at Emerging Tech’s Washington, DC office.

Travel: Travel is required for networking events, customer engagement, partner coordination, and cross‑functional work within the DC Metropolitan area. Periodic travel outside of the DC Metropolitan area may be required.

Compensation: Salary Range: $130,000-$165,000 base salary + performance‑based bonus/incentives. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors. Total compensation package will be a mix of base and bonus and is competitive.