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Requisition Number: 27713
Required Travel: 26 - 50%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $109,338.00 - $160,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.
HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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Capture Management 3 Specialist
HII Unmanned Systems, a business group within Huntington Ingalls Industries' Technical Solutions division, creates advanced unmanned maritime solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).
We have an exciting opportunity within our Business Development group. The location for the job will be in the DC area with a specific focus on USVs.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Capture Leadership

• Assist Business Development for Unmanned System capture efforts for new business opportunities, contract re-competes, and task order pursuits in the area of Surface Warfare Account, these include (but not limited to) Naval Expeditionary Combat Command, US Marine Corps, Naval Surface Warfare, Office of Naval Research, US Coast Guard.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the account and competitive environment through regular customer-facing meetings and engagements.
• Develop comprehensive capture strategies tailored to each within the UxS Portfolio
• Own the end-to-end capture process from opportunity identification through contract award

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Work collaboratively with line management, program management, technical subject matter experts, contracts, and partners.
• Design innovative business solutions aligned with customer needs and organizational capabilities
• Conduct competitive assessments and develop strategies to differentiate our offerings
• Determine price-to-win strategies through market analysis and competitive intelligence
• Identify and evaluate potential teaming partners and suppliers to strengthen bids

Business Development

• Identify and qualify potential customers and emerging opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities in target sectors

Proposal Support

• Actively participate in bid and proposal development activities
• Collaborate with proposal teams to ensure capture strategy alignment
• Provide strategic guidance throughout the proposal lifecycle

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Develop and disseminate information on a continuous basis to all pertinent parties concerning the fulfillment of project goals and objectives.
• Partner with operations, finance, and technical teams to develop executable solutions

• Facilitate communication between all stakeholders throughout the capture process
• Represent HII UxS at Trade Show and Industry events such as Undersea Warfare NDIA conferences, Navy League Sea Air Space trade show and Submarine Tech Review.

What you will be doing..
Leads capture efforts to secure new or re-compete contracts, or task order business. Develops capture strategy including business solution for pursuit of opportunities; identifies potential customers, competitive assessments, teaming suppliers, and prices-to-win; participates in bid and proposal activities. Maintains on-going interaction with marketing.
What we are looking for...

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Must have a secret clearance and be able to maintain one. #LI-MH1

Bonus Points for..
Comprehensive understanding of business value in Surface Warfare industry and experience.
Physical Requirements
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.