Program and Capture Manager

Blue Water Thinking

Program and Capture Manager at Blue Water Thinking managing projects for the Department of Veterans Health Affairs portfolio, focusing on business development and program implementation.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management with a focus on project cost, schedule, and performance management. Proven ability to develop strategic solutions and lead compliance-driven proposal responses while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program ManagementPMP CertificationProject Cost ManagementProposal DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

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Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreePMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementProcurementLegislative LandscapeVA PrioritiesCapture Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Oversight of delivery teams, ensuring staff produce high-quality, timely and on budget deliverables.
Build relationships with VHA stakeholders to shape procurement requirements.
Lead capture plans, including identifying client challenges, competitor analysis, development of strategic and innovative solutions and win theme development.
Lead proposal responses ensuring submissions are compliance and compelling.
Stay current on the legislative and policy landscape, translating the latest VA priorities and Hill activity into smart, proactive capture strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree
PMP Certification
Minimum 10 years of experience in program management
Proven ability to manage project cost, schedule, and performance
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Paid time off
Federal holidays
Matching 401K plan