Capture Manager

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and

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About the role:

We are seeking a highly organised and results‑oriented Defence Capture Manager to lead the pursuit of major below‑the‑line service delivery opportunities in complex, highly technical environments. In this pivotal role, you will work hand‑in‑hand with business development, marketing and technical teams to shape opportunity strategies, craft persuasive capture narratives and drive the development of winning proposals that deliver sustainable business growth.

You will report to the Growth and Strategy Group Director and partner closely with a supportive team of proposal specialists and business development managers to communicate compelling, customer‑focused solutions to our clients’ toughest problems. In this role you will own the capture of major Defence opportunities end‑to‑end, applying recognised Shipley‑style capture management disciplines to turn client needs and insights into clear win strategies and successful outcomes.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role you will own the capture of major Defence below‑the‑line service delivery opportunities in complex, highly technical environments, applying recognised Shipley‑style capture management disciplines. You will:

• Lead the full capture lifecycle for priority pursuits – from opportunity qualification and Bid/No‑Bid recommendation through to proposal submission and post‑award debriefs – using structured capture plans and reviews.
• Develop and maintain written Capture Plans covering customer analysis, requirements and issues, competitive assessment, discriminators, price‑to‑win inputs, win themes and action plans.
• Work closely with sales, delivery and technical teams to execute the capture plan: shaping customer perception, validating requirements, and maturing the solution, teaming and pricing strategy ahead of RFT release.
• Oversee the creation of compelling, compliant proposal content that clearly reflects agreed win themes, value propositions and discriminators, ensuring strong alignment between the capture strategy and the written response.
• Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts across engineering, operations, commercial, supply chain, legal and finance, ensuring accuracy, consistency and clear traceability to Defence (including ASDEFCON) requirements via compliance and response matrices.
• Run structured colour‑team reviews (e.g. Black/Blue/Red/Gold) for both capture and proposal phases, translating review findings into concrete improvement actions and holding owners to account.
• Ensure adherence to Defence solicitation requirements and internal governance, including risk management, commercial approvals and margins, while maintaining a competitive, price‑to‑win‑informed position.
• Coach and mentor bid and proposal team members in Shipley‑aligned capture and proposal best practice, helping to lift overall organisational capture maturity.
• Maintain and continuously improve capture and proposal artefacts – opportunity qualification tools, capture plan templates, content libraries, lessons‑learned – to support repeatable success on complex service delivery projects.

Qualifications and Experience

To thrive in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering or a related discipline, and/or recognised industry qualifications (e.g. APMP).
• At least five years’ experience in capture and/or proposal management, preferably in the Defence sector and complex technical service delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying structured capture methodologies (ideally Shipley or equivalent), including opportunity qualification, capture planning, win‑strategy development and colour‑team reviews.
• Proven track record leading capture and proposal activities on multiple concurrent opportunities and meeting demanding schedules.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on persuasive, customer‑focused messaging and win‑theme development.
• Strong understanding of compliance tools such as response and compliance matrices and their role in aligning solution, strategy and proposal content.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics) to manage pipelines and capture activities.
• Solid project management skills and familiarity with broader Shipley‑style proposal development best practices.
• Australian citizenship and NV1 security clearance as a minimum

Flexible Working

This position offers the flexibility of remote working, with the expectation that most days will be spent in the Canberra office during critical proposal development periods to foster teamwork and timely communication.

Your Package

We offer a competitive salary package that is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our compensation structure is designed to attract and retain top talent, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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