USA Capture Manager at planate

Setup: Remote
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is seeking a results-driven USA Capture Manager to lead federal capture efforts for their Technology Division. The manager will oversee the entire capture lifecycle for CONUS opportunities involving drones/UAS/UUV, robotic systems, AI-enabled solutions, and additive manufacturing. Responsibilities include developing capture plans, building customer relationships, driving disciplined capture processes, and converting pipelines into awards using various DoD pathways.

Required Skills

business development
capture experience
unmanned systems
robotics
AI
additive manufacturing
competitive analysis
stakeholders
proposal development
Secret Clearance

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Minimum 5 years of progressive federal business development or capture experience, with direct responsibility for DoD or federal technology pursuits.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success leading captures involving unmanned systems (UAS/UUV), robotics, AI, additive manufacturing, or related advanced technology solutions strongly preferred.
Experience with mailroom robotics, industrial automation, or similar systems is a plus.
Strong working knowledge of federal procurement vehicles and processes, including OTAs/CSOs (especially DIU), SeaPort-NxG, OASIS+, GSA MAS, and SDVOSB set-asides.
Proven ability to develop capture strategies, conduct competitive analysis, and engage senior government stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience contributing to or leading proposal development is highly desirable.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent captures, work independently in a remote environment, and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams, including international partners.
Must have active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain preferred.
Willingness to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events.