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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Senior Capture Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$173.3k - $238.2k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute, with at least 15 years of related experience required in the absence of a degree.
  • At least 11 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense military programs, Foreign Military Sales, and acquisition procedures.
  • Ability to understand, analyze, and explain customer requirements, operational concepts, and detailed technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Progressive experience with technical marketing, proposal development, and program management or engineering design.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods, and dexterity for typing and writing.
  • Ability to work in an office environment.
  • Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and drive the identification and acquisition of high-value business opportunities in the Aerospace and Defense sector.
  • Lead client engagements with senior-level stakeholders to understand their needs and propose strategic solutions.
  • Execute capture plans to secure large-scale contracts and business deals.
  • Conduct market assessments to monitor industry trends and customer demands.
  • Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to influence new product strategies based on market insights.
  • Prepare and present business proposals and presentations to executive clients.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with key industry stakeholders and partners.
  • Analyze and report on business development performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Ensure business development initiatives align with the company's strategic goals.
  • Mentor and develop junior business development managers and staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to proposal coordination activities to ensure proposals are staffed and supported for success.
  • Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision in a collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid fielding of capabilities.
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. Military.
  • A master's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • Certifications in strategic business development or executive sales.
  • Expertise in Customer Relationship Management systems and advanced market analysis tools.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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