Capture Manager

Also called: Government Capture Manager

Plans how a company will win huge government contracts, often months or years before the bid opens.

A day in the life

You meet Air Force officials to learn what they need, pick partner companies and plan the strategy for a $500 million bid.

Pay over a career

Starting
$120k
Typical
$165k
High
$230k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 12 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; many years in government contracting, often ex-military.

Ways in: 4-year college, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Business, Political Science, Engineering.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Tracks sales managers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps draft proposals and scan bids; meeting officials, picking partners and setting strategy stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Government, English Language Arts, Business elective.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-2022.

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