Capture Manager

Job overview

The Capture Manager is an onsite role based in Syracuse, NY, supporting the Surveillance Systems Division. The position offers an annual salary range of $165,700 to $223,800, and the team focuses on identifying and developing strategic business opportunities across the company's airborne business portfolio. This role exists to lead capture strategy and execution for major defense pursuits. The Capture Manager works closely with engineering, program management, and executive leadership to align solutions with customer requirements and drive long-term organizational growth.

What you'll do

• Lead capture strategy and execution for strategic airborne business opportunities within the U.S.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with military, government, industry, and contractor stakeholders.
• Develop winning capture plans.
• Partner with engineering, product management, contracts, and program teams.
• Support proposal development, negotiations, and contract award activities.
• Monitor market trends and competitor positioning.
• Achieve portfolio growth objectives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

syracuse ny

saab

defense

aerospace

capture management

business development

secret clearance

$165k-$223k/yr

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and employee stock purchase opportunities.

Why this role

Requires active Secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain one; experience with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) is highly valued.

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.