Government Strategy & Capture Lead: DoD Opportunity Shaper

Locus Lock; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Mentorship from CEO

Comprehensive benefits

In-person collaboration

Job summary

Locus Lock in Westminster, CO seeks a Government Strategy & Capture Lead to shape its long-term engagement with DoW, federal agencies, and the defense industrial base. Working directly with the CEO, you’ll define where to invest resources, build trusted relationships, and influence acquisition strategies years before procurement.

This is an in-person, full-time role in a fast-moving startup. You’ll connect customer needs to product investments, guide market signals into leadership decisions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Political Science, Public Policy, or another relevant discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in government business development, capture, government relations, defense strategy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience navigating the Department of War acquisition ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting, acquisition processes, and defense contracting.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior government and industry stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excited to work in a fast-moving, in-person startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steer Locus Lock's long-term government strategy across the Department of War, federal agencies, and the defense industrial base.
• Identify which government organizations, prime contractors, and strategic partners represent the highest-value opportunities.
• Advise leadership on acquisition trends, budget priorities, contract vehicles, and market dynamics.
• Help shape company strategy by connecting government needs with product investments and roadmap decisions.
• Lead strategic initiatives that improve Locus Lock’s long-term competitive position within the government market.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Government business development

In-person startup environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Political Science, Public Policy, or related

Job description

Locus Lock in Westminster, CO seeks a Government Strategy & Capture Lead to shape its long-term engagement with DoW, federal agencies, and the defense industrial base. Working directly with the CEO, you’ll define where to invest resources, build trusted relationships, and influence acquisition strategies years before procurement.

This is an in-person, full-time role in a fast-moving startup. You’ll connect customer needs to product investments, guide market signals into leadership decisions, and