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Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

Associate Director Capture Management

Proposal ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-time$157.2k - $298.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 10 years of experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience as a capture manager using Raytheon- or Shipley-based capture processes on Department of Defense captures.
  • Experience as a key contributor, such as a capture manager, volume lead, or program manager, on competitive domestic and/or international Department of Defense captures over $100 million.
  • Intermediate Capture Management Certification or equivalent.
  • Experience with customer engagement, strategy development, resource planning, and the Department of Defense acquisition process.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic, high-dollar-value competitive captures across all phases of the capture lifecycle, from inception through program startup.
  • Build and maintain long-term customer relationships with APS customers, decision makers, potential business partners, teammates, and industry associations.
  • Engage with customers and understand their priorities, stakeholder organizations, and budgets to develop win strategies.
  • Provide progress updates, justify required investments, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
  • Develop and implement customer-aligned win strategies and capture products, including competitive assessments, teaming strategies, Price-to-Win analysis, win themes, and value propositions.
  • Develop and execute capture plans, including customer mapping, engagement strategy, and a Plan of Action and Milestones with clear success metrics.
  • Lead capture strategy and execution through the Pursuit-to-Startup phase within the RTX Lifecycle Program Management framework and gating process, aligning with customer requirements and business objectives.
  • Build and lead multidisciplinary capture teams across Raytheon business units, functional areas, and external partners.
  • Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and functional organizations involved in captures.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations for investment funding to maximize Probability of Win while maintaining cost discipline and affordability.
  • Lead and facilitate Black Hat reviews, Win Strategy Workshops, Color Team reviews, and independent assessments.
  • Drive early and ongoing customer engagement to shape requirements, anticipate future needs, and influence acquisition strategies before formal solicitations.
  • Champion proposal excellence and ensure proposals are high-quality, compliant, and compelling.
  • Support proposal development by drafting technical, management, and executive volumes and contributing to competitive pricing strategies.
  • Conduct competitive intelligence analysis and risk assessments to inform and adjust capture strategy and mitigate risks.
  • Brief and update senior leadership on capture progress, investment needs, risks, and strategic positioning.
  • Collaborate with RTX Global Government Relations at the federal and state/local levels on public policy advocacy and development of new technologies and solutions.
  • Ensure capture data in the Enterprise Raytheon Pipeline Manager customer relationship management tool is accurate and consistent.
  • Travel domestically up to 50%.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced Capture Management Certification or equivalent.
  • Capture experience involving Radar, EOIR, and/or EW technologies.
  • Working knowledge of business development operations, including investments, financial planning, and pipeline management.
  • 10 years of industry experience in capture leadership, business development, and/or program management.
  • Extensive knowledge, experience, and success leading and winning large, complex captures.

About the Company

RTX

Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

RTX operates in aerospace and defense with three main units: Pratt & Whitney jet engines, Collins Aerospace avionics and flight systems, and Raytheon defense systems. Jet engines provide thrust for commercial and military aircraft, avionics manage cockpit controls and navigation, and Raytheon builds missiles, radar, and sensing platforms. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated, end-to-end portfolio across both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate roof, built on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics and defense tech for civilian and security needs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington County, VA
Founded
2022

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