Capture Director/ Manager Space, Missile \u0026 Strategic System

Description

Job Purpose & Summary

System High Corporation delivers advanced protection and mission assurance capabilities supporting the nation's most critical space, missile defense, and strategic deterrence missions.

We are seeking a Capture Director/Manager - Space, Missile & Strategic Systems to lead growth across space and missile defense organizations, expanding System High's footprint in one of the fastest-growing and most strategically critical mission areas in the Department of Defense.

This role will focus on securing and scaling opportunities across classified, high-impact programs supporting space operations, missile defense, and strategic deterrence.

Primary Responsibility

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

• Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
• Space Systems Command (SSC)
• Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO)
• U.S. Space Force
• U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC)

Deep Customer Facing Connections

• Maintain direct access to key stakeholders, including:
  • Program Managers
  • Technical Directors
  • Acquisition leadership
  • Operational commands
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Gain insight into classified and pre-decisional programs
  • Influence program direction and requirements
  • Establish System High as a trusted mission enabler in sensitive environments

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute capture strategies across space and missile defense portfolios
• Expand System High's presence within MDA and space-related acquisition organizations
• Identify and pursue opportunities tied to:
  • mission assurance
  • program protection
  • system security
• Build and lead high-performing capture teams and partner ecosystems
• Lead shaping activities, including:
  • early engagement with program offices
  • solution alignment to mission needs
  • competitive positioning
• Drive full lifecycle capture execution from qualification through award

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 10+ years of capture / BD experience in DoD or IC environments
• Proven success capturing $50M-$100M+ programs
• Direct experience with:
  • MDA, Space Force, SSC, or USASMDC
• Understanding of:
  • space systems
  • missile defense architectures
  • classified program environments

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.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.

• System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
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