Senior Capture Manager - Millennium Space Systems

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Senior Capture Manager - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. Job Summary: As a Senior Capture Manager , you will be responsible for shaping markets and capturing new business for Millennium Space Systems. Capture Manager focused on business marketing campaigns to implement company strategy for winning new programs with customers, partners, and other opportunities. Creates strategic plans with tactical execution ownership. Coordinates across all stakeholders and functions to ensure alignment with direction, risks, and opportunities. Engages with potential customers, attends conferences and meetings, generates reports. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, customer engagement, and execution, translating mission area priorities into executable campaigns that drive measurable growth. As a key member of the Business Development team, you will lead campaign activities across one or more mission areas, owning efforts from early opportunity identification through contract award and transition to execution. You will partner closely with engineering, programs, Contracts and Global Supply Chain leadership to ensure solutions, capabilities, and investments are aligned to win and deliver. This position reports to the Vice President of Business Development & Strategy. This position is fully onsite at our office in El Segundo, California. This position’s internal job title is Marketing and Sales Rep . Our team is currently hiring for Level 5 . Position Responsibilities: Lead and build cross-functional campaign teams to capture key spacecraft programs in critical mission areas Translate mission area strategy into executable capture plans and prioritized pursuits Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities aligned to company growth objectives Engage customers to understand mission needs, architectures, requirements, acquisition strategies, and key stakeholders Develop and execute capture and win strategies informed by customer insight, competitive analysis, and business case Create and deliver compelling presentations, white papers, and briefings that advance shaping strategies and influence customer decisions Partner with engineering, programs, and Global Supply Chain to align technical solutions, supplier strategies, and execution approaches Identify capability gaps and inform CRAD/IRAD investments, ensuring alignment between internal R&D and campaign needs Support make/buy/invest/acquire decisions to strengthen competitive positioning and enable scalable execution Lead teaming strategy development, partner selection, and integration into capture plans Develop business cases, including pricing considerations, investment trade-offs, and execution risk Own campaign execution through Gate Reviews, including bid/no-bid recommendations and proposal approvals Lead capture through proposal development, submission, and transition to program execution (ATP) Maintain pipeline health and provide accurate forecasting of opportunities, resources, and timelines Ability to operate with speed and discipline in a dynamic environment Strong ownership mindset with accountability for outcomes, not just activity Ability to build credibility and trust across customers, partners, and internal teams Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Technical discipline Minimum of 4 years' experience with spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, and/or space mission systems Experience interfacing directly with U.S. Government customers Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Active TS/SCI clearance Master’s degree in a technical or business-related field 10+ years of relevant experience Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional or matrixed teams to achieve program or proposal objectives Excellent communication skills and ability to develop executive-level briefings Experience in program management, including cost and schedule planning Experience with design, development, and/or operations of space vehicles Experience leading DoD and/or Intelligence Community capture and proposal efforts Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Drug Free Workplace: Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Total Rewards: At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: Level 5: $164,050 - $241,250 Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified. Category = Corporate Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. 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