Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead Capture Manager - DHS to support a company focused on delivering advanced AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital transformation solutions across the Department of Defense. This position is hybrid in Tysons, VA. The Lead Capture Manager - DHS will lead and own strategic capture efforts across either DHS portfolios, driving opportunity shaping, customer engagement, and proposal execution for high-value pursuits. This role directly supports mission-critical modernization efforts impacting national defense. Responsibilities for the Lead Capture Manager - DHS include: * Partner with the BD Executive to identify, qualify, and prioritize strategic DHS opportunities aligned to mission and growth objectives
* Lead the full capture lifecycle for complex pursuits, from early shaping through proposal submission
* Develop and execute capture strategies aligned with service-specific mission needs, funding timelines, and acquisition pathways
* Build and manage cross-functional capture teams including BD, solutioning, proposal, pricing, contracts, recruiting, and delivery
* Cultivate trusted relationships with DHS decision-makers and key industry partners while driving competitive analysis, win themes, and differentiated value propositions Required Qualifications for the Lead Capture Manager - DHS include: * 10+ years of Capture Management experience within the Defense market supporting DHS customers
* Demonstrated success winning complex full-and-open or large small-business opportunities
* Hands-on capture experience with direct ownership of opportunity shaping, customer meetings, and capture portfolio management
* Deep understanding of federal acquisition processes and contract vehicles (IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, OTAs)
* Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and/or Shipley certification preferred
* Active or eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
* Prior military service within the last 10 years (Army or Air Force strongly preferred)
* Experience in mid-sized firms where capture managers personally run captures rather than handing work off Compensation for the Lead Capture Manager - DHS include: * Salary Range: $180,000 - $250,000, depending on experience
* Full Benefits Package #LI-ER1 #LI-HYBRID Keywords: Lead Capture Manager, DHS Capture, Capture, TS SCI, Defense Capture Management, DoD Business Development, Strategic Capture, Proposal Management, Federal Capture, AI Defense, Cybersecurity Defense, Cloud Solutions, Digital Transformation, Tysons VA