Technical Capture Manager – Defence and National Security
Hadean
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Own the technical narrative for bids - translating Hadean's capabilities into solutions that address customer requirements
- Communicate how Hadean's technology integrates into wider federated simulations (C2 systems, communications protocols, information exchange standards)
- Articulate product roadmap and capability evolution in the context of multi-year programmes
- Work with Product and Engineering teams to validate technical approaches and identify capability gaps
- Author technical volumes, solution descriptions, method statements and capability matrices
- Write in clear, defence-appropriate language that evaluators understand - referencing relevant standards, frameworks and operational concepts
- Ensure technical content is compliant, compelling and aligned with evaluation criteria
- Maintain quality and consistency across multiple concurrent bids
- Act as the technical interface and coordinator between the Capture Team, Product and Field Engineering
- Identify and deploy the right subject matter experts at the right time
- Coordinate technical reviews, win themes and discriminators with Sales and bid leadership
- Manage internal dependencies and keep technical workstreams on track
- Contribute technical insight to bid strategy and go/no-go decisions
- Identify technical risks, dependencies and resourcing requirements early
- Support customer engagement and clarification activities where technical credibility is required
Requirements
- Defence background with operational or capability development experience, ideally with exposure to J6
- Understanding of defence systems integration, C2 architectures and information exchange standards
- Experience contributing to or reviewing defence procurement submissions (competitive bids, capability demonstrations, technical assessments)
- Understanding of software and networking capabilities, delivery models and technology roadmaps - you don't need to be an engineer, but you need to understand what software can and cannot do
- Demonstrable experience in roles requiring solutions thinking rather than pure technical delivery
Benefits
- Hybrid working with a fantastic office based in Shoreditch, London
- Private Health Insurance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- 3 extra days off at Christmas (on top of our standard 25)
- L&D budget
- Regularly scheduled socials
- Share options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
defence systems integrationC2 architecturesinformation exchange standardstechnical writingsolution descriptionsmethod statementscapability matricestechnical assessmentssoftware capabilitiesnetworking capabilities
Soft Skills
communicationcoordinationsolutions thinkingtechnical insightstakeholder managementquality assurancerisk identificationcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solving