DOD Skillbridge Fellowship - Associate Capture Strategist

Role summary

DOD Skillbridge Fellowship - Associate Capture Strategist is a full-time role at Long Capture (remote). Posted 2026-10-09. Salary: USD 100,000–110,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.

Job title

DOD Skillbridge Fellowship - 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

2026-10-09

Job description

TITLE/POSITION: Associate Capture Strategist (Full-Time)

REGION: Remote, US

**This position is only open to eligible DoD SkillBridge Applicants**

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.

Long Capture's DoD SkillBridge Internship Program

Long Capture is a proud and approved DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner.

We're excited to offer a unique opportunity through the DoD SkillBridge program. SkillBridge is a valuable initiative that allows active-duty service members of all supporting branches and military spouses the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training with civilian employers.

Participants are not eligible for compensation from Long Capture, as the active-duty service member continues to receive military compensation and benefits.

You may be eligible to participate in SkillBridge if you:

Have 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active service.

Obtain approval from your unit commander.

Agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the service if mission requirements dictate.

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?

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