Cognition

Capture Lead - Federal

Who can apply: Only open to applicants in: District of Columbia.
Location as listed by the employer: “Washington DC”
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About this role

Cognition is hiring for a Capture Lead - Federal role (full-time). See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in federal business operations, capture management, or revenue strategy at a defense tech, federal SaaS, or government services company
  • Deep fluency in federal procurement: contract vehicles, working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, capture lifecycle, and the rhythm of federal sales cycles
  • Strong analytical foundation—you can build the model, run the analysis, and tell the story
  • Track record of working in and building capture programs from scratch in a fast-moving environment
  • Comfort operating without a playbook, and a low ego about doing the work yourself
  • Based in Washington, DC, or willing to relocate
  • Security clearance preferred, or ability to obtain one

Summarized from the employer's posting — check the full posting for every requirement.