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At Ardent , we have both. We are committed to solving our customers' most difficult problems and to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are "All In." We respect your skills and experience and provide a rewarding environment to succeed. We offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture embracing flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our collective service mindset and camaraderie set us apart. Our commitment to our employees and clients is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. Ardent
seeks a
Capture Development Lead
for our team. This is a hybrid/on-site position requiring 2-3 days at our Vienna, VA headquarters. Position Description: Ardent is hiring a
Capture Development Lead
to join a fast-moving team. As a federal contractor specializing in geospatial intelligence, digital transformation, and AI/ML, this role is crucial in identifying, pursuing, and winning new business with DOD and FedCiv agencies. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the Federal IT market, experience in federal capture strategies, and customer engagement skills. We support our team with a proposal shop and program delivery team, providing tools like Salesforce, GovWin, and AI search engines to aid business development. We offer a competitive salary and a potential 20-30% bonus based on wins and performance, rewarding hustle and drive. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain relationships with federal stakeholders, industry partners, and internal teams. Identify and qualify new opportunities through market analysis and networking. Develop and execute strategic capture plans with a 1-3 year outlook. Capture Management: Lead the capture process, develop plans, strategies, and value propositions. Collaborate with experts to develop solutions and proposals. Manage proposal development, ensuring compliance and alignment with strategy. Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with federal customers, understanding their missions and needs. Serve as a trusted advisor on our capabilities. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research to identify opportunities in geospatial, digital, and AI/ML sectors. Analyze trends, competition, and customer needs. Use tools like GovWin and FPDS. Collaboration and Teamwork: Work with technical, project, and leadership teams to support BD efforts. Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement as a team player. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred. At least 5 years in business development or capture management in federal contracting. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of federal procurement, FAR, DFAR, Shipley Method. Proven success in federal capture strategies and tools. Experience managing federal proposals. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Ability to build stakeholder relationships. Self-motivated, competitive, and deadline-oriented. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with geospatial tech, cloud, AI/ML, and federal contracts. Ability to leverage existing customer relationships. U.S. Citizens willing to undergo background checks are required. Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology
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Capture Development Lead
role at
Ardent . Continue with Google 8 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Capture Development Lead
role at
Ardent . Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life?
At Ardent , we have both. We are committed to solving our customers' most difficult problems and to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are "All In." We respect your skills and experience and provide a rewarding environment to succeed. We offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture embracing flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our collective service mindset and camaraderie set us apart. Our commitment to our employees and clients is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. Ardent
seeks a
Capture Development Lead
for our team. This is a hybrid/on-site position requiring 2-3 days at our Vienna, VA headquarters. Position Description: Ardent is hiring a
Capture Development Lead
to join a fast-moving team. As a federal contractor specializing in geospatial intelligence, digital transformation, and AI/ML, this role is crucial in identifying, pursuing, and winning new business with DOD and FedCiv agencies. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the Federal IT market, experience in federal capture strategies, and customer engagement skills. We support our team with a proposal shop and program delivery team, providing tools like Salesforce, GovWin, and AI search engines to aid business development. We offer a competitive salary and a potential 20-30% bonus based on wins and performance, rewarding hustle and drive. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain relationships with federal stakeholders, industry partners, and internal teams. Identify and qualify new opportunities through market analysis and networking. Develop and execute strategic capture plans with a 1-3 year outlook. Capture Management: Lead the capture process, develop plans, strategies, and value propositions. Collaborate with experts to develop solutions and proposals. Manage proposal development, ensuring compliance and alignment with strategy. Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with federal customers, understanding their missions and needs. Serve as a trusted advisor on our capabilities. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research to identify opportunities in geospatial, digital, and AI/ML sectors. Analyze trends, competition, and customer needs. Use tools like GovWin and FPDS. Collaboration and Teamwork: Work with technical, project, and leadership teams to support BD efforts. Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement as a team player. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred. At least 5 years in business development or capture management in federal contracting. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of federal procurement, FAR, DFAR, Shipley Method. Proven success in federal capture strategies and tools. Experience managing federal proposals. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Ability to build stakeholder relationships. Self-motivated, competitive, and deadline-oriented. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with geospatial tech, cloud, AI/ML, and federal contracts. Ability to leverage existing customer relationships. U.S. Citizens willing to undergo background checks are required. Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology
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