Capture Director/ Manager Strategic Weapon Systems Security

Description

Job Purpose & Summary

System High Corporation delivers advanced protection, program security, and mission assurance solutions that enable the nation's most sensitive defense programs to operate securely and without disruption.

We are seeking a Capture Director/Manager - Strategic Weapon Systems Security to lead growth across high-consequence air, naval, and nuclear weapons system programs. This role is responsible for expanding System High's footprint beyond the F-35 into adjacent platforms and program offices where security, protection, and mission assurance are critical to operational success.

This is a frontline growth role focused on building and capturing a portfolio of strategic programs across key acquisition commands and program executive offices.

Primary Responsibility

Own and grow a $50M-$100M+ pipeline across:

• Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
• Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
• Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
• Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC)
• Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Deep Customer Facing Connections (MANDATORY)

• Maintain direct, trusted relationships with:
  • Program Managers (PMs)
  • Deputy PMs
  • PEO-level leadership
  • Senior acquisition and security stakeholders

• Demonstrate the ability to:
  • Access pre-RFP intelligence
  • Shape requirements before release
  • Position System High as a trusted mission partner, not a vendor

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute capture strategies aligned to System High's strategic growth priorities across weapon system programs
• Expand incumbent positions (e.g., F-35) into adjacent programs and platforms
• Identify, qualify, and pursue high-value opportunities tied to system security, program protection, and mission assurance
• Build and lead winning teams (internal + external partners)
• Drive opportunity shaping, including:
  • customer engagement
  • solution positioning
  • competitive intelligence
• Lead end-to-end capture of large, complex pursuits ($50M-$100M+)
• Provide regular pipeline, risk, and win strategy updates to executive leadership

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 10+ years of capture / BD experience in DoD acquisition environments
• Proven success capturing $50M-$100M+ programs
• Direct experience with:
  • NAVAIR, AFLCMC, NAVSEA, or AFNWC
• Strong understanding of:
  • weapon system lifecycle
  • program protection/security requirements
• Demonstrated ability to expand existing programs into adjacent portfolios

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI required
• Additional Information
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
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