USA Capture Manager

Planate Management Group; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Planate Management Group is seeking a results-driven USA Capture Manager to lead federal capture efforts for our Technology Division. This role owns the full capture lifecycle for CONUS opportunities involving drones/UAS, AI, additive manufacturing, and robotics, coordinating with DoD customers and partners.

You will develop win strategies, engage senior government stakeholders, and drive disciplined capture processes that convert pipeline into awards on DIU OTAs/CSOs, SeaPort-NxG, and GSA-type

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of federal BD or capture experience with DoD or federal tech pursuits.
• Experience leading captures for unmanned systems, robotics, AI, or additive manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain is preferred.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagements and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete capture lifecycle from opportunity identification through award.
• Develop capture plans with win themes, solution strategies, competitive analysis, price-to-win, and customer engagement.
• Identify, qualify, and shape federal opportunities aligned with DIU, SeaPort-NxG, OASIS+, and other programs.
• Build relationships with DoD customers, program offices, contracting officers, and decision-makers.
• Coordinate with SMEs, proposal teams, pricing, contracts, and potential teammates to ensure compliant, compelling solutions.
• Support pipeline development, CRM maintenance, forecasting, and performance reporting against capture KPIs.
• Identify and pursue teaming opportunities that strengthen our competitive position on OTAs, IDIQs, and set-asides.
• Monitor market trends, acquisition strategies, and competitor activity in unmanned systems, robotics, AI, and additive manufacturing.

Skills

Capture management

DoD experience

Unmanned systems

AI/automation

Proposal support

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Secret clearance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/technical or related field

Advanced degree or PMP preferred

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a results-driven USA Capture Manager to lead federal capture efforts for our Technology Division. This role owns the full capture lifecycle for CONUS opportunities involving drones/UAS/UUV, robotic systems (including screening, visual, picking, and mailroom robotics), AI-enabled solutions, additive manufacturing, and related technology offerings. You will shape opportunities that leverage Planate’s Risen Line Solutions capabilities and AVTS Philippines collaboration where relevant, develop win strategies, build customer relationships, and drive disciplined capture processes that convert pipeline into awards on vehicles such as DIU OTAs/CSOs, SeaPort-NxG, OASIS+, GSA MAS, and related DoD pathways.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the complete capture lifecycle from opportunity identification and qualification through proposal submission and contract award for Technology Division pursuits.
• Develop and execute detailed capture plans, including win themes, solution strategies, competitive analysis, price-to-win, and customer engagement plans focused on unmanned systems, robotics, AI, additive manufacturing, and Risen Line Solutions / AVTS-related offerings.
• Identify, qualify, and shape federal opportunities aligned with Blue UAS, UUV, robotic screening/visual/picking systems, mailroom robotics automation (Risen Line Solutions), AI integration, 3D printing / advanced manufacturing, and capabilities supported through AVTS in the Philippines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key DoD customers, program offices, contracting officers, and decision-makers (DIU, Navy, Army, Air Force, and other agencies).
• Represent Planate at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings to gather intelligence and position our technology capabilities, including Risen Line Solutions and related robotics work.
• Coordinate closely with technical SMEs, proposal teams, pricing, contracts, and potential teammates (including international partners such as AVTS Philippines where appropriate) to ensure compliant, compelling, and differentiated solutions.
• Support pipeline development, CRM maintenance, forecasting, and performance reporting against capture KPIs.
• Identify and pursue teaming opportunities that strengthen our competitive position on OTAs, IDIQs, and set-aside procurements.
• Monitor market trends, acquisition strategies, and competitor activity in unmanned systems, robotics (including mailroom and industrial automation), AI, and additive manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Technology Division and Risen Line Solutions growth objectives.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, technical, or related field required; advanced degree or PMP preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive federal business development or capture experience, with direct responsibility for DoD or federal technology pursuits.
• Demonstrated success leading captures involving unmanned systems (UAS/UUV), robotics, AI, additive manufacturing, or related advanced technology solutions strongly preferred. Experience with mailroom robotics, industrial automation, or similar systems is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of federal procurement vehicles and processes, including OTAs/CSOs (especially DIU), SeaPort-NxG, OASIS+, GSA MAS, and SDVOSB set-asides.
• Proven ability to develop capture strategies, conduct competitive analysis, and engage senior government stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience contributing to or leading proposal development is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent captures, work independently in a remote environment, and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams, including international partners.
• Must have active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affinity Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!