Lead Program/Capture Manager

Job Description

About the Team STR’s Systems Development Division (SDD) delivers technological advantage directly to the warfighter by developing capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and tight timeframes. SDD considers the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecture through development and deployment, leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems. Current efforts aligned with this role focus on delivering advanced RF Emitter and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems for the Department of War (DoW) by integrating the best technologies and product lines across STR into classified programs that solve urgent operational needs. We foster a strong culture of collaboration and innovation. You will partner with a dynamic group of high-performing professionals across STR, academic researchers, and industry partners to drive mission-focused RF solutions for operational end-users. The Role SDD is seeking a Lead Program/Capture Manager to join our growing company headquartered in Woburn, MA. This is a cradle-to-grave role: you will be responsible for aggressively shaping and winning new work while simultaneously maintaining execution oversight of fast-paced RF/EW programs. Strong technical intuition, excellent communication skills, and the leadership to drive teams from proposal down-selects through operational delivery are essential. While Woburn is the preferred location for this role, candidates based out of our other STR offices (Arlington, VA, Dayton, OH, San Diego, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Melbourne, FL) will also be considered. Travel 1 week per month to the Woburn office would be required. What you will do: Lead the capture lifecycle and proposal development, ensuring adherence to internal gated reviews while crafting compelling technical and programmatic narratives to win new business Understa