Head of Space Warfighting Capture

Astrion; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an onsite Director of Capture Management - Space Warfighting in Arlington, VA to lead strategic capture campaigns across Space Force and allied customers. The role demands 20+ years of federal capture experience, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex space requirements into winning solutions with SMEs.

You will partner with growth, mission, and technical teams, manage qualification through award, and navigate FAR/DFARS and rapid acquisition paths to deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20+ years in capture management, business development, or national security growth.
• Proven record leading complex federal captures in defense, intelligence, or space domains.
• Experience in Space Warfighting or related areas such as space control and mission C2.
• Familiarity with Space Force, SSC, STARCOM, USSPACECOM, NRO, and related customers.
• Ability to apply market intelligence and data analytics to prioritize opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic capture efforts across the Space Warfighting mission area.
• Identify, qualify, and shape new opportunities aligned to Astrion's growth priorities.
• Develop and execute capture strategies for space control, EW, space sensing, and mission integration.
• Build customer engagement plans and translate needs into win themes and discriminators.
• Prepare leadership briefings, gate reviews, and pursuit health assessments.
• Track capture performance with KPIs like qualification quality and P-Win movement.

Skills

20+ yrs exp

Capture leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Gov/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

GovWin

FPDS

SAM.gov

Data analytics

Job description

Astrion is seeking an onsite Director of Capture Management - Space Warfighting in Arlington, VA to lead strategic capture campaigns across Space Force and allied customers. The role demands 20+ years of federal capture experience, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex space requirements into winning solutions with SMEs.

You will partner with growth, mission, and technical teams, manage qualification through award, and navigate FAR/DFARS and rapid acquisition paths to deliver