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Job Description
Capture Manager - Army Ground Systems (Simulation & Training) Kratos Defense - 3.3 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Simulated training environment DoD experience OEM Stakeholder relationship building
Full Job Description Job Description:
Readiness Delivered . At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a Capture Manager - Army Ground Systems (Simulation & Training). The Capture Manager - Army Ground Systems is responsible for leading competitive pursuit activities aligned to PAE Maneuver Ground modernization portfolios. Following formal opportunity qualification, the Capture Manager owns the Pursuit Phase in accordance with the Opportunity Lifecycle Process. This role requires significant experience and established relationships within PAE Maneuver Ground, related PM offices, and major ground vehicle OEM ecosystems.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Platform-Aligned Capture Strategy Develop and maintain Capture Plans specific to PM Abrams, Bradley/AMPV, Stryker, and NGCV portfolios Align training and simulation solutions to platform modernization objectives Identify discriminators in embedded training, gunnery systems, and LVC integration Anticipate training impacts of system upgrades and capability insertions Platform Stakeholder Engagement Maintain relationships within PAE Maneuver Ground and associated PM offices Track POM cycles, modernization increments, and acquisition roadmaps Engage early through RFIs, white papers, and technical exchanges Maintain detailed stakeholder mapping aligned to platform acquisition OEM & Industry Integration Build relationships with major ground vehicle OEMs (e.g., General Dynamics Land Systems, BAE Systems, American Rheinmetall, etc.) Coordinate teaming for simulation and embedded training integration Conduct capability gap analysis Align Kratos as a training systems integrator within OEM ecosystems Competitive Intelligence & Price-to-Win Conduct platform-specific competitor analysis Lead price-to-win modeling with pricing team Develop should-cost awareness aligned to vehicle production realities Continuously update quad charts and capture documentation Bid/No-Bid Leadership Prepare and present formal Bid/No-Bid review packages Recommend B&P allocations aligned to modernization strategy Coordinate executive approval actions Proposal Phase Strategy Continuity Provide win themes and discriminators Support Pink and Red Team reviews Ensure evaluator-centric positioning Transition execution leadership to Proposal Manager
ROLE BOUNDARIES
This position: Does NOT own (but can contribute to) opportunity identification (BD Lead responsibility) Does NOT manage proposal schedules/compliance (Proposal Manager responsibility) Owns competitive pursuit strategy only Maintains modernization alignment through award
Experience and Skills:
12+ years' experience in Army ground systems acquisition, capture management, or program leadership Direct familiarity with PAE Maneuver Ground platforms (Abrams, Bradley, Stryker, NGCV) Demonstrated capture leadership on $50M+ competitive ground programs Strong understanding of embedded training systems and gunnery simulation Experience coordinating with major ground vehicle OEMs Deep understanding of Army ground modernization roadmap Masters degree in Engineering, Aviation Systems, Defense Studies, or related discipline Active Secret clearance Preferred Skills/Experience Prior Armor or Mechanized Army service Experience supporting Abrams SEPv3 modernization Experience in live-fire or gunnery simulation systems Experience leading
IDIQ/MATOC
pursuits Exposure to digital engineering and immersive training technologies
Job Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Time-Off (PTO) Holidays Education Reimbursement Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
