Capture Director/ Manager Strategic Weapon Systems Security

Job Purpose & Summary

System High Corporation delivers advanced protection, program security, and mission assurance solutions that enable the nation’s most sensitive defense programs to operate securely and without disruption.

We are seeking a Capture Director/Manager – Strategic Weapon Systems Security to lead growth across high-consequence air, naval, and nuclear weapons system programs. This role is responsible for expanding System High’s footprint beyond the F-35 into adjacent platforms and program offices where security, protection, and mission assurance are critical to operational success.

This is a frontline growth role focused on building and capturing a portfolio of strategic programs across key acquisition commands and program executive offices.

Primary Responsibility

Own and grow a $50M–$100M pipeline across:

• Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
• Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
• Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
• Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC)
• Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Deep Customer Facing Connections (MANDATORY)

• Maintain direct, trusted relationships with:
  • Program Managers (PMs)
  • Deputy PMs
  • PEO-level leadership
  • Senior acquisition and security stakeholders

• Demonstrate the ability to:
  • Access pre-RFP intelligence
  • Shape requirements before release
  • Position System High as a trusted mission partner, not a vendor

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute capture strategies aligned to System High’s strategic growth priorities across weapon system programs
• Expand incumbent positions (e.g., F-35) into adjacent programs and platforms
• Identify, qualify, and pursue high-value opportunities tied to system security, program protection, and mission assurance
• Build and lead winning teams (internal external partners)
• Drive opportunity shaping, including:
  • customer engagement
  • solution positioning
  • competitive intelligence
• Lead end-to-end capture of large, complex pursuits ($50M–$100M )
• Provide regular pipeline, risk, and win strategy updates to executive leadership

Required Experience

• 10 years of capture / BD experience in DoD acquisition environments
• Proven success capturing $50M–$100M programs
• Direct experience with:
  • NAVAIR, AFLCMC, NAVSEA, or AFNWC
• Strong understanding of:
  • weapon system lifecycle
  • program protection/security requirements
• Demonstrated ability to expand existing programs into adjacent portfolios

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI required

• Additional Information 

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description. 
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  
• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career. 
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