Capture Manager

High Side Technology, Inc. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

High Side Technology (HST) is seeking a hands-on Capture Manager to support business growth across national security and Intelligence Community sectors. The role develops capture strategies, coordinates capture activities, manages proposal development, and supports business development across AI engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, mission solutions engineering, ISR, and Space.

The position offers the opportunity to grow within a small business, run the proposal center, and eventually take on increasing responsibility for the Business Development process. Candidates with proposal management experience, active-duty military experience, or a project or program management background are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supporting Navy programs (NAVWAR preferred) or Intelligence Community customers.
• Background in active-duty military service, project management, program management, proposal development, capture, or business development.
• Strong organizational, communication, writing, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Proactive and energetic, with a results-oriented mindset and a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Existing familiarity with federal acquisition and procurement processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of HST’s mission areas, including AI, software engineering, systems engineering, ISR, space systems, combat systems, or mission solutions engineering.
• Experience supporting federal proposals, capture activities, or proposal compliance.
• APMP Foundation or Practitioner Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement capture strategies to improve win rates, accelerate proposal delivery, and support company growth.
• Develop actionable growth plans with revenue targets, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Track and pipeline opportunities, lead or support capture planning, and provide regular pipeline updates to leadership.
• Manage the proposal center from opportunity identification and kickoff through final bid or proposal submission.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, develop proposal schedules, track milestones, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain and improve a centralized library of proposal content, resumes, capabilities, and past performance materials.
• Coordinate with customers, teaming partners, and subcontractors to support pursuit and proposal efforts.
• Develop templates, compliance checklists, and repeatable processes to improve proposal quality and efficiency.
• Identify new contract vehicles, recompete opportunities, subcontracting opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

What This Job Offers

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