Strategic Capture Lead: Win Bids & Proposals

Keel; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Keel Midwest is seeking a Capture Manager to lead pursuit efforts for new or re‑compete contracts. You will develop capture strategies, identify potential customers, perform competitive assessments, and coordinate proposals and bid activities with internal teams and suppliers.

This role requires deep program management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to translate requirements into winning technical and commercial proposals.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years minimum in a related management position involving contracts, finance, quality, program management, engineering, proposals, fabrication, welding, and machining.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills required.
• Must be able to think analytically regarding marketing, finance, contracts, comprehensive and technical reading, math, and blueprint reading including GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer and program specific winning strategies.
• Coordinate with Proposal Engineers and Business Development Managers on what and how to offer to client, including pricing and lead time.
• Lead the pursuit through the entire sales cycle.
• Hand off to launch team upon receipt of an order.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Typing and data entry

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Capture Practitioner Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Keel Midwest is seeking a Capture Manager to lead pursuit efforts for new or re‑compete contracts. You will develop capture strategies, identify potential customers, perform competitive assessments, and coordinate proposals and bid activities with internal teams and suppliers.

This role requires deep program management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to translate requirements into winning technical and commercial proposals.