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Senior Government Capture Manager - Defense Manufacturing

SAABClinton, New York🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 30, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Clinton, New York, United States
Microsoft Excel

Job Description

Saab is seeking a Capture Manager to lead strategic pursuits in our defense-focused manufacturing business. You will own the capture lifecycle for complex U.S. government and international opportunities, shaping win strategies, pricing, and teaming to secure high-impact programs. Partnering with engineering, finance, and program teams, you'll translate mission needs into competitive solutions, drive customer engagement, and ensure compliant, compelling proposals in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead capture strategy for key U.
  • S. defense and manufacturing opportunities from qualification through award
  • Develop and manage capture plans, win strategies, and competitive assessments for complex pursuits
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, finance, legal, and operations to shape winning proposals
  • Engage with government and prime contractor customers to understand requirements and position Saab solutions
  • Analyze market, customer, and competitor data to identify and prioritize new business opportunities
  • Define pricing, teaming, and solution approaches in partnership with business development and program teams
  • Ensure compliance with U.
  • S. government acquisition regulations and internal capture governance processes
  • Prepare and deliver executive reviews, gate presentations, and bid/no-bid recommendations
  • Support proposal development, including win themes, discriminators, and risk management plans
  • Track capture performance metrics and continuously improve capture processes and tools

Required Skills

  • Capture management
  • Government contracting (Do
  • D / FAR/DFARS)
  • Proposal development
  • Opportunity qualification and pipeline management
  • Competitive and market analysis
  • Costing and pricing strategy
  • Customer relationship management
  • Microsoft Excel and Power
  • Point
  • Risk management for bids
  • Defense and manufacturing domain knowledge

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