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Principal Capture Manager

Palm Bay, Florida
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

This position will lead (capture) major new business pursuits, campaigns, and proposals to drive growth in the space and associated ground infrastructure businesses within the Space and Mission Systems Segment. These businesses focus on serving primarily DoW and Intel (but include Commercial and international) space-related systems including smallsat systems, exquisite space systems, space superiority systems, communication systems, satellite ground systems, command and control systems, and other such space-related offerings. The successful candidate will independently lead capture teams in the pursuit, shaping, bidding, and winning of new business opportunities. This role reports to the Director of Campaign and Capture Management.

Essential Functions:

• Work effectively with senior business development and program (P&L) leadership as well as program, technical, and other functional entities
• Create and implement/oversee execution of Capture Plans for specific opportunities
• Cultivate team understanding of the customer’s mission, strategy, unmet needs, problems, hot buttons, most important requirements, biases, barriers, etc.
• Recommend win strategies and approaches for differentiation based on demonstrated ability in market and competitive assessment, mission understanding, business deal, potential teaming, price to win analysis, etc.
• Demonstrate decisive leadership in driving win strategy action plan to closure
• Excel at translation of detailed information into creation and delivery of executive level briefings
• Demonstrate ability to influence the organization toward winning strategies, inspiring trust and establishing credibility, both with team and leadership
• Drive the collection and assessment of detailed competitive information from multiple sources, including Business Development, Engineering, Suppliers, Partners, Industry Peers, and others with opportunities to collect insights
• Accountable to ensure production and timely submittal of a compliant, compelling, and competitive proposal

Qualifications:

Must Have an Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Breadth of experience in engineering, program management, business development, and/or capture management
• Specific experiences and successes in large capture management initiatives
• Demonstrate ability to lead teams through cost and technical trades to arrive at target solution aligned with win strategy
• Comprehend the customer value delivered by sector technologies, including satellites, sensors, payloads, ground, operations, and processing
• Understand customer instructions, evaluation criteria, competitive landscape, L3Harris technology discriminators
• Translate technical understanding of products and technology for purposes of customer communication and engagement 
• Understanding of CAS 410 and similar accounting structures for Government proposals

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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