Capture Manager

KBR, Inc. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Capture Manager – Deployable ICT This is a permanent full‑time position and can be based in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. As the Defence Growth team's senior capture leader you will own qualified opportunities and guide the capture and proposal phases of KBR's Growth Lifecycle. You will develop winning strategies, build high‑performing teams, and ensure every pursuit reflects KBR's commitment to excellence and innovation. The Opportunity As we expand across Australia's Defence domain, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Capture Manager to join our Growth team and lead the process of winning new business opportunities that shape Australia's future capability. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute winning strategies – create compelling value propositions, competitive intelligence portfolios, and teaming approaches to maximize our probability of success. Lead multidisciplinary teams – guide subject matter experts, engineers, commercial, finance, and business development professionals through all phases of the capture process. Drive proposal excellence – work closely with our Proposal Management team to oversee the development of compliant, persuasive, and customer‑focused proposals. Engage stakeholders – foster strong relationships with internal and external partners, customers, and industry collaborators to strengthen KBR's market position. Ensure compliance and integrity – manage risks, uphold governance, and ensure adherence to all internal and client requirements. About You You're a strategic, results‑driven professional who thrives on competition and collaboration. You combine business acumen with strong Defence domain knowledge and enjoy leading teams to deliver complex pursuits. To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring Proven experience in capture management, bid management, or business development within the Australian Defence industry. Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire cross‑functional collaboration. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success in developing and executing capture strategies. A solid understanding of Defence / Government acquisition processes and capability development principles. Experience managing complex projects and budgets. Familiarity with proposal writing and development processes. Australian citizenship and the ability to hold (or a history of holding) a minimum NV1 security clearance. Benefits Of KBR A workplace culture certified as a Great Place to Work Flexible working conditions Competitive salary (including annual reviews) Paid parental leave Paid reservist leave Income protection Corporate rewards Salary packaging / novated leasing Discounted employee stock purchase plans Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts Career development : online learning, mentorship and career pathways Application Notes Only candidates who are eligible to hold an AGSVA security clearance will be shortlisted for this opportunity. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received; therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a short psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process. As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is mandatory. Notice to Third Parties / Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr