Strategic Capture Manager

• Lead strategic business development efforts across Space and Defense markets
• Manage and coach experienced Business Development professionals and managers
• Develop customer engagement strategies with senior government and industry leaders
• Identify and pursue opportunities supporting strategic deterrence, missile systems, space systems, command and control, autonomous systems, and next-generation defense technologies
• Develop capture strategies and support proposal efforts from opportunity identification through contract award
• Build long-term customer relationships across DoD, prime contractors, national laboratories, and international partners where appropriate
• Support strategic partnerships, technology investments, pricing strategies, and new market entry initiatives
• Advise executive leadership on competitive positioning, market trends, customer priorities, and investment opportunities
• Develop and execute annual operational business plans aligned with Moog’s strategic objectives
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Contracts, and Finance to execute opportunities
• Evaluate mergers, partnerships, technology investments, and collaborative growth initiatives
• Monitor competitive activity and recommend investment priorities
• Represent Moog at industry conferences, customer engagements, and executive-level meetings
• Support portfolio planning and profit and loss objectives through revenue growth and profitability

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Military Science, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Aerospace, Defense, Government, or related industries
• Experience supporting strategic deterrence, missile defense, hypersonics, space systems, or nuclear command and control programs
• Experience with DoD requirements development, operational capability planning, or systems engineering
• Established relationships with Air Force Global Strike Command, U.S. Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, Air Force Materiel Command, DARPA, or other major defense organizations
• Demonstrated success leading teams of experienced professionals or managers
• Experience developing and executing business development or growth strategies
• Strong understanding of Department of Defense acquisition processes
• Experience influencing executive-level decision makers
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships with customers and industry teammates
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and executive communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 35%
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information

Demonstrates expertise in strategic business development within the Aerospace and Defense sectors, with a strong focus on customer engagement, partnership development, and execution of growth strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive decision-making while navigating complex DoD acquisition processes.

• Strategic Business Development
• Aerospace and Defense Industry Experience
• DoD Acquisition Processes
• Executive Communication Skills
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Business Development Strategies
• Capture Strategies
• Proposal Development
• Operational Capability Planning
• Systems Engineering
• Market Analysis
• Competitive Positioning
• Customer Engagement Strategies
• Revenue Growth Strategies
• Cross-Functional Initiative Leadership

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Negotiation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Relationship Building
• Influencing Decision Makers

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Military Science
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Space Systems
• Missile Defense
• Strategic Deterrence
• Hypersonics
• Nuclear Command and Control
• Department of Defense
• Air Force Global Strike Command
• U.S. Space Force
• Missile Defense Agency
• DARPA