Director of Capture Management / Federal & DOD
About the role
Blueprint Creative Group seeks a Director of Capture Management to lead capture efforts, shape winning strategies, and convert opportunities into contract awards with a focus on Department of Defense, HHS, and NASA.
Role Overview
As Director of Capture Management, your mandate is clear: win contracts. You’ll lead the development and execution of capture strategies, working closely with the business development lead and proposal teams to improve our win rate, expand our footprint in defense and federal health, and secure major awards in line with Blueprint’s 2025 Strategic Plan. We have a strong pipeline that will be yours to own from day one and close.
Key Responsibilities
Capture Strategy Leadership: Own the full capture lifecycle—from opportunity identification to proposal handoff. Develop win themes, stakeholder maps, and competitor analysis
Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Establish relationships with DoD, NASA, and civilian agency stakeholders to position Blueprint prior to RFP release
Teaming & Partnering: Build and negotiate teaming and JV relationships that elevate Blueprint’s positioning. Use our teaming matrix to secure >30% workshare with PM leadership
Pipeline Management: Shape opportunities early by engaging with government contacts and analyzing expiring contracts. Maintain a robust pipeline aligned with agency forecast data
Win Strategy Development: Drive Black Hat/Blue Team reviews, refine win themes, and define solution differentiators for each target pursuit
Proposal Support: Support proposal development by providing capture insights, competitive positioning, and strategic inputs
Qualifications
10+ years of capture management experience with federal contractors, including a history of wins at DoD, NASA, and/or federal health agencies
Proven ability to win competitive large-scale contracts (>$10M) in the defense and civilian sectors
Deep understanding of the federal procurement lifecycle, capture best practices, and GWAC/IDIQ vehicles
Exceptional skills in relationship-building with government stakeholders, teaming partners, and internal leadership
Proven track record of strategic thinking and execution in fast-paced, remote-first environments
Preferred Attributes
Prior experience supporting 8(a), WOSB, and/or small business growth strategies
Familiarity with agency forecasts, tools like GovWin, SAM.gov, and industry BD platforms
Background in communications, innovation, or technology modernization