Advanced Systems Manager Senior - Quantum Sensing Solutions

About This Role

This role is responsible for leading the disciplined capture of new business opportunities within the Quantum Sensing Solutions Business Unit, translating early business development efforts into executable program awards. The manager will assemble and lead cross-functional capture teams, develop and execute winning strategies, and ensure alignment with Business Unit leadership and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assume ownership of qualified opportunities upon transition from the Business Development phase through defined process gates, ensuring clarity of requirements and scope, customer need, competitive landscape, and win strategies and objectives
• Develop and execute capture strategies aligned with Business Unit and corporate growth priorities, including win themes, discriminators, pricing approach, and teaming strategy
• Lead the development of program and technical bid baselines consistent with competitive objectives, established execution risk thresholds, and business unit strategies
• Coordinate with Infleqtion Proposal Operations, technical teams, and QSS program management staff to lead development and review of proposal-level integrated master schedules and artifacts
• Lead all capture gate reviews, preparing materials, driving decision-making, and incorporating leadership guidance into evolving capture plans
• Serve as the primary capture interface with government customers, program offices, primes, and key stakeholders during the pre-award phase
• Define, mature, establish, and maintain strong working relationships with industry teammates, subcontractors, and technology partners, leading Teaming Agreements when beneficial
• Assemble and lead multi-disciplinary capture teams, defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations
• Drive disciplined execution of capture activities, including competitive assessments, solution shaping, and proposal readiness
• Lead the transition from capture to execution upon contract award, ensuring adequate program baseline review, clear communication of customer expectations, and transfer of capture knowledge and risks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, business, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or national security environments, with direct experience in capture management or closely related roles
• Demonstrated success leading captures resulting in contract awards, including complex technical programs
• Strong understanding of U.S. government acquisition processes, contracting vehicles, and proposal development best practices
• Experience working with advanced technologies (e.g., sensing, photonics, quantum, RF, or similar deep-tech domains)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, business, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or national security environments, with direct experience in capture management or closely related roles

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate)
• Direct experience with quantum sensing, precision navigation, advanced ISR, or emerging defense technologies
• Experience working in a small or mid-sized defense firm
• Familiarity with OTA, SBIR/STTR, and other non-traditional acquisition mechanisms
• Experience in formulating, baselining, and execution of developmental and recurring effort Government Program contracts
• Existing relationships within DoD, IC, or aerospace primes relevant to quantum sensing applications

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits