Program Capture Manager - Air Defense (Huntsville, Alabama)

About the position

The Program Capture Manager for Air Defense will lead a program within the GDLS Air Defense portfolio to deliver world-class capability to the warfighter and pursue opportunities to expand business within Air Defense. This role involves creating and implementing a strategy for seeking out adjacent and new business opportunities by understanding and aligning to customer needs. The position will reside in Huntsville, AL with program and capture team support in Sterling Heights, MI.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program within the GDLS Air Defense portfolio to deliver world class capability to the warfighter.
• Create and implement a strategy for seeking out adjacent and new business opportunities by understanding and aligning to customer needs.
• Manage a team of individuals responsible to deliver the program to schedule, cost, quality and performance parameters.
• Define the strategy and objectives to successfully deliver the program, considering the company's strategic objectives.
• Manage project scope and ensure that changes are documented and approved within the contractual scope and financial terms.
• Develop and implement a proactive risk management plan for assigned programs.
• Ensure effective communication throughout the program team and with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Measure and improve program performance by conducting regular reviews of all program task estimates.
• Outward focus on managing and maintaining superior customer relationships.
• Work within budgets to establish ROMs and firm pricing as necessary.
• Identify and qualify opportunities for new and adjacent business.
• Develop capture strategies and lead cross-functional teams.
• Engage with customers to align on needs and conduct competitive analysis.
• Develop effective solutions to meet customer needs and manage proposal and pricing strategies.
• Conduct gate reviews and presentations.

Requirements

• Experience within the DoD and Defense industry; Air Defense experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in program management required leading teams throughout the proposal and program execution lifecycle.
• Knowledge on the full lifecycle of capture efforts, including opportunity identification and qualification, RFP assessment, teaming and negotiations, and pricing and proposal development.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring staff; facilitate and mediate conflict.
• Bachelor's degree in business discipline preferred, or a different discipline combined with years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Exposure to Oracle Applications, Teamcenter, TIPQA.
• Ability to travel to production facilities, Government locations, and/or suppliers.
• Support program control in planning, budgeting and execution of program.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• Hybrid work schedule may be available.
• 9-80 Work Schedule allowing every other Friday off.
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.