Senior Capture Team Lead - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space, with missions including missile warning and Earth observation. The Senior Capture Team Lead shapes markets and captures new business by developing and executing strategic campaigns for new programs with customers, partners, and other stakeholders. The role translates mission-area priorities into executable campaigns, leading activities from early opportunity identification through contract award and transition to program execution. It partners with engineering, programs, Contracts, and Global Supply Chain leadership to align solutions, capabilities, and investments with campaign and delivery needs. This role is fully onsite at the company’s El Segundo, California office and reports to the Vice President of Business Development & Strategy. The internal job title is Marketing and Sales Rep; the position is Level 4. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. The role requires a final U.S. clearance after starting. The position is not contingent upon a program award, and the employer will not sponsor employment visas. The listed Level 4 summary pay range is $129,200–$190,000. Eligible employees may have access to benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and eligibility vary. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Technical discipline; the posting also lists a Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience with spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, and/or space mission systems.
Experience interfacing directly with U.S. Government customers.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for clearance eligibility.
Must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret clearance is required post-start.
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Master’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
8+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional or matrixed teams to achieve program or proposal objectives.
Excellent communication skills and ability to develop executive-level briefings.
Experience in program management, including cost and schedule planning.
Experience with design, development, and/or operations of space vehicles.
Experience leading DoD and/or Intelligence Community capture and proposal efforts.

Responsibilities

Lead and build cross-functional campaign teams to capture key spacecraft programs in critical mission areas.
Translate mission-area strategy into executable capture plans and prioritized pursuits.
Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities aligned with company growth objectives.
Engage customers to understand mission needs, architectures, requirements, acquisition strategies, and key stakeholders.
Develop and execute capture and win strategies informed by customer insight, competitive analysis, and business cases.
Create and deliver presentations, white papers, and briefings that advance shaping strategies and influence customer decisions.
Partner with engineering, programs, and Global Supply Chain to align technical solutions, supplier strategies, and execution approaches.
Identify capability gaps and inform CRAD/IRAD investments, aligning internal research and development with campaign needs.
Support make/buy/invest/acquire decisions to strengthen competitive positioning and enable scalable execution.
Lead teaming strategy development, partner selection, and integration into capture plans.
Develop business cases, including pricing considerations, investment trade-offs, and execution risk.
Own campaign execution through Gate Reviews, including bid/no-bid recommendations and proposal approvals.
Lead capture through proposal development, submission, and transition to program execution (ATP).
Maintain pipeline health and provide accurate forecasting of opportunities, resources, and timelines.
Engage potential customers and attend conferences and meetings; generate reports.
Operate with speed and discipline in a dynamic environment and take accountability for outcomes.