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Prescient Edge

Capture Manager RD&E

Mclean, VA · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

Job Title Capture Manager RD&E Location McLean, VA 22102 US (Primary) Category Research, Development, and Engineering Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Bachelor's Degree Travel Security ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for rd manager in Washington, DC is $114,858.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,400.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRd ManagerRegulatory Affairs Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or related field; often with project management experienceBachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field; certifications like RAC are common
Work EnvironmentOversees R&D teams, manages product development projects, collaborates with cross-functional teamsFocuses on regulatory compliance, preparing submissions, liaising with regulatory agencies
Industry UsageCommon in biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companiesPrimarily in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors

While both roles require a background in life sciences and involve compliance, the Rd Manager primarily leads research and development projects, whereas the Regulatory Affairs Specialist focuses on ensuring products meet regulatory standards. The Rd Manager has broader project oversight, while the Regulatory Affairs Specialist specializes in regulatory submissions and compliance.

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Capture Manager RD&E

Mclean, VA • On-site

Prescient Edge
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$80K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Job Title
Capture Manager RD&E
Location
McLean, VA 22102 US (Primary)
Category
Research, Development, and Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Staff
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Security Clearance Required
None
Job Description
Prescient Edge is seeking a Capture Manager RD&E.
Benefits & Compensation:
At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best in class benefits package that includes:
  • A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage
  • A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule
  • Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking
  • A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged
  • Salary range: $80,000 - $150,000. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.

The Capture Manager RD&E, working with the Capture team, will be responsible for identifying, developing, and winning new business, focusing on Prescient Edge's functional lines of business, including supporting the DoD, the Intelligence Community, and Fed/Civ government customers as directed. The Capture Manager RD&E working out of Prescient Edge's headquarters office in McLean, VA, is accountable for new and follow-on business capture management, strategy development and execution, and monitoring progress toward stated business objectives. The Capture Manager RD&E is responsible for developing strategies within the DoD, Intelligence Community, and other USG agencies, as well as new and existing internal customers and implementing specific pursuit strategies to facilitate winning proposal submissions, including strategies for teaming, solution (technical, management, and cost) development, proposal staffing/development, etc. The Capture Manager RD&E will be involved with a full-spectrum of activities, including implementing business development and capture strategies to achieve annual revenue goals. Capture Manager RD&E will need to understand all phases and aspects of federal government business development and capture management, including teaming negotiations and strategies, as well as the ability to recognize and act upon opportunities addressing related projects. Travel may be required to cultivate new and ongoing business relationships. Candidates will need to have broad federal market knowledge as well as demonstrable success in winning new business with the DoD, the Intelligence Community, and the Fed/Civ government market.
The Capture Manager RD&E will work well within a cross functional team to drive market changing solutions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Work well within a cross-functional team to drive market changing solutions
  • Plan, organize, and manage assigned captures
  • Lead major capture and proposal efforts (especially those greater than $20M) to successful completion
  • Develop the overall capture strategy, internal and external partnerships, business plans, and marketing
  • Assist with driving technical and management solutions
  • Lead and facilitate win strategy development sessions, including technical, management, teaming, past performance, staffing, pricing, etc.
  • Lead the development of customer profiles, including customer needs, issues, hopes, and biases
  • Collaborate with Operations Leaders, Solution Architects, and SMEs to develop solutions that offer customers recognized value, are price competitive and executable, and will be evaluated favorably
  • Prepare and lead Gate and Milestone Reviews, as well as other reviews as required, once opportunity has been assigned
  • Develop B&P spend plans and track all associated expenses with the capture effort
  • Coordinate with responsible lines/accounts, align resources required for the pursuit of opportunities, develop and improve upon processes, manage B&P budgets, report metrics/manage risk, and effectively lead growth within the corporation
  • Lead and coordinate competitive assessments, determining the strengths and weaknesses both internally and of potential competitors

Job Requirements
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 3 years demonstrated capture management, strategic planning, and management experience
  • Minimum of 1 year demonstrated, direct capture management experience with the Intelligence Community, DoD, and/or Federal Civilian government agencies
  • Knowledge, experience, and success in capture process are required, including demonstrable understanding of all contract types (non-IDIQ, IDIQ - single or multiple award contracts) as well as payment types (e.g., FFP, T&M, cost plus)
  • Demonstrated performance at winning large (>$20M) capture efforts within the DoD, IC, or Fed/Civ markets
  • Must demonstrate agile decision making, strategic thinking, and ability drive the team to results
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as lead and influence high performing teams
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and business acumen skills
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization's success.
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About Prescient Edge

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Prescient Edge is a prominent name in the global security industry, based out of McLean, VA, US. Established with the primary mission of harnessing science and technology for safety and security purposes, the company specializes in providing a wide range of products and services. This includes research and development, consulting, global operations support, intelligence evaluation, and advanced data solutions. These offerings make Prescient Edge an integral factor in national defense and commercial innovations.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

McLean, VA, US

Year founded

2008

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