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Business Development Capture Manager, National Security

Cayuse Holdings

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Compensation
$160–200K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Business Development Capture Manager drives growth in the federal sector by identifying, qualifying, capturing, and winning opportunities with national security agencies. The role develops stakeholder relationships and applies capture management practices to pursue contracts aligned with agency missions. It supports opportunities across DHS, federal law enforcement, and the Intelligence Community, from pipeline development and capture strategy through proposal support and award.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Capture Management, nice to haveOpportunity Qualification, nice to haveFederal Acquisition, nice to haveFederal Acquisition Regulations, nice to haveContract Vehicles, nice to haveBorder Security, nice to haveCybersecurity, nice to haveLaw Enforcement, nice to haveIntelligence Analysis, nice to haveGovWin IQ, nice to haveFPDS, nice to haveSAM.Gov, nice to havePricing Strategy, nice to haveCost Strategy, nice to haveCross-Functional Leadership, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveSelf-Motivation, nice to haveConfidential Information Handling, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveMicrosoft Word, nice to haveMicrosoft Outlook, nice to haveMicrosoft PowerPoint, nice to haveMicrosoft Excel, nice to haveStakeholder Engagement, nice to haveStrategic Thinking, nice to haveMarket Analysis, nice to haveNegotiation, nice to havePresentation Skills, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveSBA 8(a) Contracting, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business Administration, Computer Science, or Related Field, requiredActive Secret Clearance, requiredBackground Check, requiredTop Secret Clearance, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

The Work

The Business Development (BD) Capture Manager will drive organizational growth within the Federal Sector by strategically identifying, qualifying, capturing, and winning opportunities with National Security Agencies, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Law Enforcement, and the Intelligence Community (IC). In this role, the BD Capture Manager will leverage subject matter expertise, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and apply established capture management practices to secure competitive contracts aligned with agency missions

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Account Management

  • Build and maintain a multi-year pipeline of substantial opportunities (valued at $25M+ per award) with target agencies such as DHS (CBP, USCIS, FEMA, CISA, ICE, and Secret Service), DOJ (FBI, ATF, USMS and DEA), and IC agencies (DIA, NGA, NRO, ODNI, and others).

  • Conduct opportunity identification, validation and qualification, forecast analysis, and coordinate customer outreach to align pursuits with federal budgets and investment priorities.

Capture Strategy Development

  • Drive the capture process using the Shipley framework, from opportunity identification through contract award.

  • Shape acquisition requirements and strategies by engaging stakeholders in focused discussions 12–24 months in advance of solicitation.

Customer and Industry Engagement

  • Cultivate relationships with contracting officers, program managers, and agency personnel to anticipate requirements and position the organization as a trusted partner.

Teaming and Solution Development

  • Identify and recruit teaming partners—both prime and subcontractors—and work collaboratively to develop competitive technical, management, and price-to-win strategies.

Proposal Management Support

  • Actively participate in bid/no-bid decisions, proposal strategy development, compliance reviews, and crafting compelling, winning submissions in collaboration with technical and proposal teams.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

  • Proven success in managing pursuits from strategy development, opportunity qualification, bid decisions, and post-award activities.

  • Sound understanding of federal acquisition framework, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), government protocols, and contract vehicles (GWACs, IDIQs, and BPAs).

  • Familiarity with agency-specific missions in border security, cybersecurity, law enforcement, and intelligence analysis.

  • Experienced in federal business intelligence tools such as GovWin IQ, FPDS, and Sam.gov, etc.

  • Background in pricing and cost strategy for new bids.

  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate strategies effectively to executive staff.

  • Active Secret Clearance. (Top Secret is preferred)

  • Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.

  • Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.

  • Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

  • Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Strong relationships within the DHS, IC, or Federal law enforcement agencies and sub agencies.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills combined with industry relationships to "hit the ground running".

  • Strategic thinking with insight into market trends, competitive dynamics, and agency missions.

  • Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and analytical abilities to shape winning solutions.

  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments that require balancing competing priorities and timely responses.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated success in securing competitive awards exceeding $25M in the DHS, federal law enforcement, or IC sectors.

  • Advanced experience in SBA 8(a) or other small business federal contracting programs.

  • In-depth understanding of DHS, IC, or Federal law enforcement investment priorities and procurement strategies.

  • Top Secret Security Clearance.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options

  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year

  • Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

  • Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.

  • Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.

  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.

  • Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

  • May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.

  • Willingness to travel to government sites, industry events, and partner locations as needed.

  • May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Location US-VA-Rosslyn

ID 105437

Category Business Development

Position Type Full-Time Salary Exempt

Remote Yes

Clearance Required Secret

Pay Range USD $160,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.

How this job compares

Set against the 20,906 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$160–200K/yr
  • Virginia median$145–212K/yr596 salary ranges
  • US median$125–200K/yr15,411 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $180K, is close to the Virginia median midpoint ($180K) — in the middle half of Business Development salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 706 open Business Development jobs in Virginia and 20,906 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (16,915 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,209 of the 20,906 open Business Development jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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