Associate Capture Manager

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Trident Space Electronics Systems (SES) seeks a highly capable Associate Capture Manager to lead business development efforts that support capture, pricing, and proposal development. Operating within the RF & Digital Systems (RDS) Business Area, this role is critical for securing the next generation of space technology contracts. The Associate Capture Manager acts as a strategic architect for new business, transforming raw leads into winning bids. You will be responsible for navigating the procurement landscape, while shaping customer requirements and outmaneuvering competitors. By blending technical literacy in RF and digital systems with sharp business acumen, you will drive the capture lifecycle, ensure cross-functional alignment, and directly increase our organization's win rates in the competitive space electronics market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of related experience (OR 4+ years' experience a Master’s degree)
• Experience in technical sales, business development, or proposal writing, preferably within the space industry.
• An active US Security Clearance or the ability to obtain (requires US citizenship)
• Familiarity with the Shipley-based Capture Lifecycle and federal procurement processes.
• Working knowledge of commercial and government contracting requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Word, SharePoint, Jira, and CRM systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree focus in Engineering, Computer Science OR Business Management.
• Strong persuasive communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record in developing successful quotes and proposals for complex products

Responsibilities

• Supports the pursuit of new business opportunities by developing strategies, researching competitors, and coordinating proposal inputs.
• Assist senior managers in identifying qualified leads, shaping requirements, and managing the capture lifecycle to increase win rates.
• Assist in developing and executing capture plans, focusing on solution positioning and "pricing-to-win" strategies.
• Conduct competitor assessments, customer research, and gap analyses to increase win probability.
• Maintain capture artifacts, support customer call plans, and prepare documentation for milestones and bid reviews.
• Act as the primary bridge between Business Development, Proposal Management, and technical teams to ensure alignment across the capture lifecycle.
• Develop Pro-Pricer outputs to support "Quick Turn" Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and formal bids.
• Ingest, index, and parse incoming RFPs/RFQs into internal proposal systems.
• Maintain and update CRM, JIRA, and SharePoint environments.
• Facilitate the development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and requirement matrixes as needed.
• Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level