Capture & Close Manager (National Security)

TL;DR

Capture & Close Manager (National Security): Turning qualified federal opportunities into winnable bids and executable contracts with an accent on capture strategy, pricing, and proposal governance. Focus on improving win probability, managing FAR-based contracts, and building a repeatable capture-and-close operating model.

Location: Washington, DC preferred; remote within the continental US considered

Salary: $150,000–$200,000

Company

hirify.global is an incubation firm building and investing in scalable technology companies focusing on healthcare, cyber, and national security.

What you will do

• Lead capture strategy and execute plans for priority opportunities across the DoD and broader federal market.
• Develop win themes, discriminators, and teaming strategies to improve probability of win.
• Own pricing strategy, cost narratives, and commercial structures in partnership with finance and legal.
• Govern proposal execution to ensure submissions are compliant, persuasive, and aligned with win strategy.
• Build and refine a repeatable capture-and-close operating model to scale across portfolio companies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in capture management, contracts, or proposal strategy within defense, aerospace, or national security.
• Strong understanding of DoD and federal acquisition pathways, including FAR/DFARS, OTAs, SBIR/STTR, and IDIQs.
• Proven track record of leading full-lifecycle federal pursuits from capture to award.
• Must be based in the continental United States.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a U.S. security clearance is required (active clearance preferred).

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision) for employee and family.
• 14 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave at normal pay.
• Unlimited PTO with management approval.
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and mental health benefits via Tara Mind.