Capture Director (Defense Technology)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, US; onsite at the Propulsion Systems headquarters facility. The role may require 25–50% travel.

Company

hirify.global develops end-to-end defense technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security customers.

What you will do

• Develop and execute pursuit, capture, win, and business strategies for new and follow-on Defense market opportunities.
• Manage the Large Solid Motor and Strategic Systems account, maintaining relationships with the U.S. Government, Missile Defense Agency, Department of War representatives, and prime contractors.
• Shape future strategic-deterrence and warfighting capabilities, identify market opportunities, and guide requirements, technology roadmaps, alliances, and internal investment.
• Lead competitive assessments, Gate Reviews, Price-to-Win analysis, Win Strategy Workshops, Color Teams, and comprehensive capture plans.
• Manage customer engagement, CRM records in Microsoft Dynamics, NDAs/PIAs, OTAs, B&P and IR&D budgets, pursuit books, and assigned portfolio activities.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Engineering, Global Business Development, Government Relations, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of related experience; or a graduate degree and at least 13 years; or 19 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance required.
• Applicants must be eligible for U.S. security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice to have

• Extensive experience across complex Defense programs, from development and qualification through production.
• Experience with solid rocket motors and/or liquid engine propulsion programs.
• Existing propulsion customer relationships.
• Ability to direct organizational resources, drive convergence, and resolve strategically important challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• MBA or another advanced degree.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging environment focused on professional growth, community commitment, values, and excellence.
• 9/80 schedule: 80 hours over 9 of every 14 days, with every other Friday off.
• Equal-opportunity, drug-free workplace with pre-employment substance-abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.
• E-Verify employer; employment is subject to applicable security-investigation and classified-information eligibility requirements.