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About the Role

Moog Space and Defense Group is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Strategic Capture Manager to lead business growth initiatives supporting critical aerospace and defense programs. This leadership position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, developing, and executing new business opportunities across the U.S. Department of Defense, Space Force, Air Force, Missile Defense Agency, and strategic industry partners. The Manager will establish and execute tactical and operational business plans aligned with Moog's long-term strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing Business Development organization responsible for strategic growth across Space and Defense markets.
Develop and execute annual operational business plans aligned with Moog's strategic objectives.
Build trusted relationships with executive leadership across government agencies and major defense contractors.
Identify emerging customer priorities and translate them into actionable growth strategies.
Support capture planning and proposal development for strategic pursuits.
Mentor and develop Business Development professionals while creating a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Contracts, and Finance to ensure successful opportunity execution.
Evaluate mergers, partnerships, technology investments, and collaborative growth initiatives.
Monitor competitive activity and recommend investment priorities to executive leadership.
Represent Moog at industry conferences, customer engagements, and executive-level meetings.
Support portfolio planning with measurable contribution toward revenue growth and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Military Science, or related technical discipline.
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Aerospace, Defense, Government, or related industries.
Experience supporting strategic deterrence, missile defense, hypersonics, space systems, or nuclear command and control programs.
Experience with DoD requirements development, operational capability planning, or systems engineering.
Established relationships with Air Force Global Strike Command, U.S. Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, Air Force Materiel Command, DARPA, or other major defense organizations.
Demonstrated success leading teams of experienced professionals or managers.
Experience developing and executing business development or growth strategies.
Strong understanding of Department of Defense acquisition processes.
Experience influencing executive-level decision makers.
Ability to develop strategic partnerships with customers and industry teammates.
Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
Strong presentation, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 35%.
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Skills

Strategic thinking
Leadership and management capability
Influencing senior leaders
Operational planning and execution
Coaching and people development
Data-driven decision making
Business judgment
High integrity
Commitment to mission success
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Executive communication skills

Location

Buffalo, NY

Work Type

Fully Remote
Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Military Science, or related technical discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$190,000.00–$220,000.00 Annually

Benefits

Great compensation package
Bonus opportunities
Matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
Holidays
Parental leave program
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Tuition Assistance
Mentorship and coaching opportunities
Leadership development and other personal growth programs

About the Company

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things.
Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing.
For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Moog offers an exclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.