Capture Director/ Manager Strategic Weapon Systems Security

SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

System High Corporation delivers advanced protection, program security, and mission assurance solutions that enable the nation’s most sensitive defense programs to operate securely and without disruption. We are seeking a Capture Director/Manager – Strategic Weapon Systems Security to lead growth across high-consequence air, naval, and nuclear weapons system programs. This role is responsible for expanding System High’s footprint beyond the F-35 into adjacent platforms and program offices where security, protection, and mission assurance are critical to operational success. This is a frontline growth role focused on building and capturing a portfolio of strategic programs across key acquisition commands and program executive offices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of capture / BD experience in DoD acquisition environments
• Proven success capturing $50M–$100M+ programs
• Direct experience with: NAVAIR, AFLCMC, NAVSEA, or AFNWC
• Strong understanding of: weapon system lifecycle program protection/security requirements
• Demonstrated ability to expand existing programs into adjacent portfolios
• Active TS/SCI required
• Deep Customer Facing Connections (MANDATORY)
• Maintain direct, trusted relationships with: Program Managers (PMs) Deputy PMs PEO-level leadership Senior acquisition and security stakeholders
• Demonstrate the ability to: Access pre-RFP intelligence Shape requirements before release Position System High as a trusted mission partner, not a vendor

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute capture strategies aligned to System High’s strategic growth priorities across weapon system programs
• Expand incumbent positions (e.g., F-35) into adjacent programs and platforms
• Identify, qualify, and pursue high-value opportunities tied to system security, program protection, and mission assurance
• Build and lead winning teams (internal + external partners)
• Drive opportunity shaping, including: customer engagement solution positioning competitive intelligence
• Lead end-to-end capture of large, complex pursuits ($50M–$100M+)
• Provide regular pipeline, risk, and win strategy updates to executive leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed