Strategic BD & Capture Lead for DoW Opportunities

Bow Wave LLC

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Bow Wave LLC is seeking a mid-level Business Development & Capture Manager to drive growth in Department of War (DOW) contracts. The role combines business development and capture management, requiring leadership across opportunity identification, proposal development, and customer engagement.

The candidate will own the full pursuit lifecycle in a lean, agile team. Ideal candidates will have at least six years of sales growth experience with the client and strong US SOCOM background.

Qualifications

  • Minimum six years of sales growth experience with the DOW contract portfolio.
  • Extensive US SOCOM experience is prioritized.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute capture plans and win strategies.
  • Experience leading proposal efforts and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and qualify DOW opportunities and maintain a robust pipeline.
  • Develop capture plans, win themes, and teaming strategies.
  • Lead and coordinate proposal development and reviews.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships with program offices and partners.
  • Monitor market trends and adjust BD strategy accordingly.
  • Guide internal resources to ensure compliant, high-quality proposals.

Skills

Business development
Capture management
Proposal development
Stakeholder relationship mgmt
Market intelligence
Bid strategy
Team coordination
Customer engagement

Tools

CRM systems
SAM.gov

Job description

Bow Wave LLC is seeking a mid-level Business Development & Capture Manager to drive growth in Department of War (DOW) contracts. The role combines business development and capture management, requiring leadership across opportunity identification, proposal development, and customer engagement.

The candidate will own the full pursuit lifecycle in a lean, agile team. Ideal candidates will have at least six years of sales growth experience with the client and strong US SOCOM background.

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