Business Development and Capture Manager

Paragon Cyber Solutions • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a proactive, results-driven Business Development and Capture Manager to help identify, qualify, and position our firm for federal prime contract awards. This role is ideal for a connector with deep GovCon experience and a knack for turning leads into real opportunities. You will lead our BD efforts by focusing on strategy, opportunity shaping, and capture planning. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships, developing winning proposals, and driving end-to-end capture strategies, while leveraging Paragon's past performance and certifications to expand our footprint.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in federal business development and capture management
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes, 8(a)/EDWOSB/SDVOSB strategies, and common contract vehicles (e.g., GSA, BPA, IDIQ)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially in proposal development
• Proven track record of building partnerships and closing federal business
• Proficiency with CRM systems and BD tracking tools

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and evaluate new business opportunities with a focus on leveraging our certifications and set-asides
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal clients, contracting officers, and teaming partners
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to expand Paragon’s presence in federal, state, and local markets (e.g., Tampa)
• Represent Paragon at conferences, industry events, and targeted networking engagements
• Collaborate with internal teams to align growth strategies with technical and delivery capabilities
• Lead the full capture lifecycle from opportunity identification through proposal submission
• Develop win strategies, solutions, and pricing inputs in coordination with internal and external SMEs
• Manage capture actions including competitor analysis, teaming decisions, partner negotiations, and bid/no-bid reviews
• Oversee or support proposal development efforts to ensure high-quality, compliant, and persuasive submissions
• Maintain and report on pipeline metrics (e.g., opportunities tracked, proposals submitted, win rates, revenue potential)
• Conduct win/loss reviews and integrate lessons learned into future BD strategy

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Federal Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Healthy Work-Life Balance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree