Associate Capture Strategist
Company: Long Capture
Role summary
Associate Capture Strategist is a full-time role at Long Capture (remote). Posted 2026-10-08. Salary: USD 100,000–110,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Associate Capture Strategist
- Company
- Long Capture
- Location
- Remote
- Work arrangement
- remote
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 100,000–110,000 per year
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-08
This is a fantastic remote opportunity where you can make a real impact by helping small businesses bring new technology to the warfighter. You don't need a degree, and the role offers a great salary of $100k-$110k per year for someone who loves big-picture thinking and going the extra mile.
Job description
TITLE/POSITION : Associate Capture Strategist (Full-Time)
REGION : Remote, US
Are you energized by the idea of helping small businesses bring new technology to the warfighter?
Are you a big-picture thinker who connects the dots and identifies the possibilities?
Are you passionate about the client experience and always work to go above and beyond their expectations?
Are you the one who researches everything?
When given a task, do you think “challenge accepted”?
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Who Are We?
Long Capture has an established track record of helping get the nation's best technologies to the hands of the warfighter by promoting the advancement of commercial companies and their technology through government funding programs. Long Capture guides their clients through the federal acquisition process by facilitating DoW strategy development, contract advising, proposal preparation, and business development activities. By leveraging its network of government officials, industry partners, and universities, Long Capture drives growth for their clients in the DoW space.
What is This Position About?
This position is an early-career capture role designed to develop strong federal acquisition, contracting, and capture strategy expertise over time. An Associate Capture Strategist is responsible for supporting the development and execution of federal growth strategies for clients looking to grow their innovative technology within the Department of War (DoW).
This role begins by assisting experienced Capture Strategists in building and executing federal growth strategies and gradually progresses to independently managing a portfolio of clients. Associate Capture Strategists initially support senior team members by performing research on behalf of clients, assisting with opportunity identification within the DoW, supporting federal outreach efforts, and gaining hands-on experience with the federal acquisition process. He or she collaborates with Capture Strategists and Proposal Writers to ensure supporting materials are prepared and aligned with overall capture objectives.
As experience, judgment, and subject-matter knowledge grow, this role evolves to include direct responsibility for managing and maintaining enduring, long-term relationships with assigned clients, including developing a deep understanding of the clients’ technology, goals, and pain points; clearly communicating strategic plans; advising them on the potential benefits/drawbacks of that plan; adeptly navigating conflict to a peaceful resolution; and expertly focusing efforts on high-value efforts based on professional judgement.
This role focuses on building strong client relationships, developing a deep understanding of client technologies and goals, communicating strategically and professionally, and delivering timely, high-quality support while receiving mentorship, feedback, and increasing responsibility.
Who Is This Role For?
A competitive candidate for this position will be familiar with the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. He or she will thrive off of building and supporting client relationships. He or she will rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasks. A wide degree of latitude is expected. He or she will also enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
What Will You Be Responsible For?
Assist experienced Capture Strategists in federal capture activities, including research, opportunity identification, and outreach support with a path toward independent client ownership
Support the management and maintenance of strong working relationships with clients, gradually progressing to managing a portfolio of clients independently
Assist in the development of growth strategies on behalf of clients to grow their technology in the federal sector
Research and analyze DoW program requirements and federal opportunities
Support strategic outreach efforts with federal customers and end-users
Prepare for and support client meetings to review strategic objectives, discuss upcoming opportunities, and report outreach efforts
Support the preparation of and delivery of presentations to senior business executives and customers
Develop supporting collateral to assist conversations between client and DoW customers and end-users
Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events, as needed
Report and escalate to Management, as needed
Other duties as assigned
-> Responsibilities will expand as skills, experience, and judgment develop, with the goal of transitioning to full Capture Strategist responsibilities over time.
What Qualifications Do You Need?
4 years minimum of Department of War (DoW)/Department of Defense (DoD) experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Ability to breakdown strategic ideas into actionable tasks
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to excel in building long-term, productive relationships with clients, government partners, and other key stakeholders
Strong customer service skills
Excellent communication skills including the ability for clear, concise, and direct communication via written and oral forms
Strong presentation skills
Proactive approach to driving results for clients
Ability to prioritize work
Demonstrated sense of responsibility and ability to work independently
Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
Strong attention to detail and follow up
Growth mindset and adaptability to keep up with frequently changing industry
Moderate travel required (25%)
What Benefits Do We Offer?
As a full-time role, thi