Senior Director, Capture — Defense (AF & Space) Remote

Maximus; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Director, Capture to lead multi-line capture and solutioning architecture within the Defense Market, reporting to the VP of Business Development. This remote role offers visibility to senior leadership, including Market SVP and E-Suite, and emphasizes strategic guidance for executive decisions.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to shape opportunities, drive win/loss optimization, and coordinate with proposal teams to ensure compliant, high‑quality responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and strategic planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop capture strategies with BD and operations leads.
• Lead planning and capture activities 6+ months before RFP release.
• Support short-term captures aligned with market goals.
• Provide data-driven insights to shape opportunities and pricing.
• Design value propositions and differentiators for bids.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

MS Office

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Director, Capture to lead multi-line capture and solutioning architecture within the Defense Market, reporting to the VP of Business Development. This remote role offers visibility to senior leadership, including Market SVP and E-Suite, and emphasizes strategic guidance for executive decisions.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to shape opportunities, drive win/loss optimization, and coordinate with proposal teams to ensure compliant, high‑quality responses.