Capture Manager

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here ( to learn more. Job Description The Capture Manager is responsible for creating winning product and program solutions in response to important new business opportunities that help fulfill the market segment's long-term growth strategy. She/he will work with the business development function to understand market trends and competitive dynamics and will be the leader responsible for synthesizing customer need with EBAD capability so we can successfully capture new business. Responsibilities: With respect to important new business opportunities, the Capture Manager is responsible for understanding all the components of customer need and translating these into a constructive value proposition that the customer supports and ultimately selects. Recommend technical (IRAD) and business investments to executive leadership that are necessary to support their market segment's long-term growth strategy. They will do so based on observed market trends, customer feedback and competitive learnings in relation to EBAD's current capabilities and market position. Provide technical and programmatic input to assist Market Segment Leadership in new business pursue/no pursue decisions, and will have the lead role in translating opportunity win strategy into a detail winning offer (proposal). They will do so by working directly with the customer and with their EBAD Business Development counterpart. Responsible for creating a winning offer (typically a proposal) that meets with company objectives in terms of schedule, risk, GM% opportunity. They will also be the lead for creating pre-proposal deliveries to the customer such as Request for Information (RFI) responses. Once assigned to an opportunity, the CM is the primary POC for the customer on that opportunity and is EBAD's lead for obtaining the critical added information from the customer to enhance EBAD's Position to Win. Leads all internal activities related to assigned IRAD and proposal capture opportunities, planning and managing the work of his/her assigned technical team to successfully fulfill the objective. He/she continually assesses the capability and capacity of team members and proactively works with the organization to identify gaps, needed capability, and additional resources as required to fulfill the objective. Requirements: BS Degree in an engineering discipline is required, MBA preferred. Ten years of experience in Engineering, Project or Program Management in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Able to use written and oral communication to create compelling arguments Demonstrated high quality team leadership and motivational skills Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management Understanding of risk management, technical design and manufacturing processes 25+% travel Preferred Skills: Demonstrated negotiation and value-pricing experience Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Ensign-Bickford Industries, ( (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest. We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service. Click here to learn about our Core Values ( AFB International AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. 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Created: 2024-11-05