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Senior Director of Capture

KBR, New York, NY, United States


Title:

Senior Director of Capture

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR!

At KBR, we define the future.

We are a company of innovators, strategists, engineers, and mission-focused leaders-united by a shared purpose:

to improve the world responsibly and safely .

KBR is seeking a

Senior Director of Capture

to serve as a senior growth leader within KBR's Business Development organization, focused on

large, complex, mission-critical Federal Civilian and Space-related programs . This role is designed for a proven capture executive with demonstrated success shaping, capturing, and winning

$100M-$1B+ programs , and leading enterprise-level growth strategies across multiple agencies and contract vehicles.

The Senior Director of Capture will operate as both a

hands-on capture leader and strategic growth partner , responsible for building and executing winning capture strategies while helping shape KBR's long-term growth priorities.

Primary work location is

Fulton, MD , with flexibility for remote work based on location.

Expected travel:

20-40% , primarily to customer and partner locations.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Capture & Growth Leadership

Serve as

Capture Executive

for KBR's largest, most strategic pursuits, including

prime, full-and-open, single-award opportunities valued at $100M-$1B+

Own and lead the

end-to-end capture lifecycle

across multiple simultaneous pursuits, from early shaping through proposal submission and award

Translate enterprise and BU growth strategies into

actionable capture plans, win themes, and discriminators

Shape opportunities early by influencing customer requirements, acquisition strategies, and contracting approaches

Pipeline Development & Opportunity Shaping

Lead development and execution of a

robust, multi-year pipeline , including qualification, prioritization, and win-probability assessment

Drive disciplined opportunity qualification and

win-ability assessments

aligned to KBR's strategic growth objectives

Guide capture teams in understanding customer missions, pain points, funding profiles, and decision drivers

Capture Execution Excellence

Develop and execute comprehensive

capture plans , including customer engagement strategies, competitive assessments, teaming strategies, and price-to-win

Lead capture governance activities including

gate reviews, Black Hat, Blue Team, solutioning sessions, and proposal reviews

Oversee development of RFIs, white papers, CSOs, OTAs, and full proposals across traditional and alternative acquisition vehicles

Ensure disciplined application of KBR capture best practices, tools, and artifacts

Leadership & Executive Engagement

Brief capture status, risks, and recommendations to

senior KBR leadership

at key milestones

Serve as a trusted advisor to executives on growth strategy, customer positioning, and investment decisions

Mentor and develop capture managers and growth professionals across the organization

Collaborate closely with operations, finance, contracts, pricing, and technical leadership to deliver integrated, executable solutions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience);

advanced degree strongly preferred

20+ years of experience

across capture management, business development, operations, or strategy roles within government services

Demonstrated success

winning large, prime, single-award contracts

valued at

$200M+ , including services, mission support, engineering, or technology programs

Proven leadership of

enterprise-scale pipelines ($500M-$1B+)

and complex, multi-agency pursuits

Deep understanding of

Federal Civilian agencies , including space, science, infrastructure, defense-adjacent, and mission support organizations

Experience operating within a

mature, industry-leading capture organization

Strong financial acumen, including BOE/LOE development, indirect rate considerations, and margin management

Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with

senior government officials, industry executives, and internal leadership

Desired Experience & Attributes

Experience supporting

civil space, science, engineering, facilities, cyber, or mission operations programs

Background in

both services delivery and enterprise growth strategy

Proven ability to lead transformation, integration, or modernization initiatives

Experience with

alternative acquisition methods

(OTA, CSO, hybrid vehicles)

Executive presence with the ability to operate credibly at board, C-suite, and customer leadership levels

Track record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams

Why This Role Matters This role is not just about winning the next pursuit-it is about

shaping KBR's future growth , strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring KBR continues to win and deliver the programs that matter most.

Basic Compensation: $236,900 - 355,400

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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