Capture Manager

Capture Manager

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers' most difficult problemsand we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employee. We are "All In." We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed.

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.

Ardent is seeking a Capture Manager to join our team.

This is a hybrid / on-site position located in Tyson's Corner-Vienna, VA. Weekly on-site team, partner, and client meetings are expected regularly.

Position Description

We are seeking a dynamic Capture Manager to join our team and lead business development efforts for government contracting opportunities. The Capture Manager will focus on identifying, pursuing, and securing contracts and task orders aligned with our company's mission, leveraging innovative solutions, and ensuring compliance with all applicable contract requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in federal contracting, expertise in capture management processes, and the ability to build strategic relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.

Responsibilities and Duties

Capture Development

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders, including government representatives, industry partners, and internal teams.
• Identify and qualify business opportunities across various federal and state contracting vehicles through market analysis, networking, and attending industry events.
• Develop and execute strategic capture plans with a short- to medium-term (1-3 year) outlook, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
• Analyze competitive landscapes and create win strategies to position the company effectively for task orders and contracts.

Capture Management

Customer Engagement

Market Research and Analysis

Collaboration and Teamwork

Requirements

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.