Senior Space Capture Lead

Quantum Space; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Space seeks an experienced Senior Capture Manager to lead high‑value capture efforts across federal, national security, civil, and commercial space markets. You will shape opportunities and coordinate with engineering and proposal teams to translate capabilities into winning strategies.

This role requires a proven track record in business development and capture, strong relationships with government and industry, and the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to diverse

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in capture management, business development, sales, program management, or related roles.
• Proven record of developing and capturing new business for high-technology aerospace/defense.
• Strong understanding of federal market needs, customer challenges, and acquisition processes.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture efforts for strategic opportunities in defense, intelligence, civil, or commercial space markets.
• Expand relationships with government customers, primes, and subcontractors.
• Identify, qualify, shape, and capture actionable opportunities aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead customer discussions, partner engagements, and technical presentations.
• Develop strategic account and capture plans, and near-term action plans for priority customers.

Skills

Capture management

Business development

Proposal coordination

Strategic account planning

Customer engagement

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Understanding of federal market needs

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, Marketing, Political Science, International Relations, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Master’s in Engineering, Aerospace, Business Administration, Computer Science, Public Policy, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Monday.com

Job description

Quantum Space seeks an experienced Senior Capture Manager to lead high‑value capture efforts across federal, national security, civil, and commercial space markets. You will shape opportunities and coordinate with engineering and proposal teams to translate capabilities into winning strategies.

This role requires a proven track record in business development and capture, strong relationships with government and industry, and the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to diverse