Capture Manager

Job Title: Senior Capture Manager - CMS Programs
Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Role Overview:
Sky Solutions is seeking a Senior Capture Manager focused on CMS to lead end-to-end capture efforts for strategic CMS opportunities. This role will drive pursuits typically in the $10M–$50M range, with visibility into larger enterprise modernization programs.
The ideal candidate brings deep CMS experience, understands CMS buying behaviour and operating divisions, and can shape competitive opportunities early in the lifecycle. This role will be instrumental in expanding Sky's CMS footprint and strengthening our position as a prime contractor within federal healthcare modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
Capture Strategy & Execution

• Lead the full capture lifecycle for CMS opportunities, from early market shaping through proposal hand-off.
• Develop and execute win strategies aligned with CMS modernization priorities (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Program Integrity, Digital Services, Data Modernization).
• Drive disciplined capture governance, including gate reviews, competitive analysis, SWOTs, and Black Hat sessions.
• Maintain realistic pWIN assessments and execute mitigation strategies to improve win probability.

CMS Market Engagement:

• Engage CMS stakeholders and operating divisions (e.g., CPI, CCSQ, CMCS, Client, Innovation Center) to understand mission needs and shape upcoming procurements.
• Build and maintain relationships with Program Executives, CORs, Contracting Officers, and industry partners.
• Monitor CMS strategic initiatives, procurement forecasts, and policy shifts to identify growth opportunities.

Teaming & Competitive Positioning:

• Develop strategic teaming approaches (prime and subcontractor positioning).
• Identify and negotiate partnerships aligned to opportunity requirements.
• Leverage contract vehicle strategies (GWACs, BPAs, IDIQs, CMS-specific vehicles) to optimize competitive advantage.

Proposal & Solution Alignment:

• Collaborate with solution architects, pricing, proposal teams, and delivery leadership to shape compelling, compliant, and differentiated proposals.
• Ensure clear articulation of win themes and discriminators.
• Participate in and support color team reviews.

Pipeline & Growth Contribution:

• Support pipeline development and forecasting for CMS portfolio.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on strategy, risks, and growth projections.
• Contribute to strengthening Sky's CMS growth methodology and repeatable capture practices.

Required Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of federal capture or business development experience with a strong focus on CMS.
• Demonstrated success capturing and winning federal contracts in the $10M+ range (experience supporting $20M+ pursuits preferred).
• Deep understanding of CMS procurement processes, contract vehicles, and operating divisions.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition lifecycle, GWACs, BPAs, and IDIQ structures.
• Proven ability to shape opportunities pre-RFP and drive disciplined capture execution.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage CMS program and contracting leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting CMS modernization initiatives in Digital Transformation, AI/ML, Cloud, Data Analytics, Claims Processing, or Program Integrity.
• Familiarity with CMS vehicles such as SPARC, CIO-SP4, Polaris, STARS III, or other HHS-aligned contract vehicles.
• Experience within small-to-mid-tier federal contractors scaling growth.
• APMP or similar capture certification.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.

What Success Looks Like:

• Strengthened CMS pipeline with qualified, strategically aligned pursuits.
• Increased capture discipline and measurable improvement in win rate.
• Securing one or more strategic CMS prime awards within 12–18 months.
• Elevated visibility and positioning of Sky Solutions within CMS modernization initiatives.