Capture Manager (US Government Contracts)

TL;DR

Capture Manager (US Government Contracts): Owning the full capture lifecycle for U.S. government opportunities with an accent on market shaping, customer engagement, and proposal development. Focus on identifying whitespace in federal and defense markets, translating technical capabilities into winning submissions, and managing the pipeline from sourcing to award.

Location: Remote (Must be a U.S. citizen and "U.S. Person" per ITAR regulations)

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a space and data analytics company building an Earth observation constellation and software platform to unlock the power of thermal infrared imagery.

What you will do

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities independently across SAM.gov, GovWin, and via direct customer engagement.
• Build and manage a robust pursuit pipeline, lead bid/no-bid assessments, and track probability-of-win (Pwin).
• Engage federal agency program offices and stakeholders pre-solicitation to shape requirements and influence RFP structures.
• Develop comprehensive capture plans, including win strategies, competitive analysis, and differentiated value propositions.
• Lead the end-to-end proposal process, writing persuasive content for technical, management, and cost/price volumes.
• Coordinate inputs from cross-functional teams including engineering, science, product, and finance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in capture management or business development for U.S. government contracts (federal civilian, DoD, or IC).
• Must be a U.S. citizen as mandated by federal government contract requirements.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62).
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-volume submissions and translate technical content into compelling narratives.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal procurement processes and proposal structures (e.g., Shipley methodology).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications, technical writing, engineering, or policy.

Nice to have

• Experience with NASA, NOAA, NRO, NGA, DoD, USGS, USDA, or DHS solicitations.
• Familiarity with SBIR/STTR programs, OTAs, or IDIQ/GWAC vehicles (e.g., SeaPort-NxG, OASIS).
• Knowledge of Earth observation, geospatial, climate, or agriculture domains.
• Active security clearance or eligibility for clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock options and 401K matching.
• Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Parental Leave.