# International Capture Director at Varda

- Company: Varda
- What the company does: Expanding the economic bounds of humankind with the world's first orbital manufacturing & reentry platform. Backed by General Catalyst, Khosla and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://varda.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-31
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vardaspace/jobs/7984981003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/varda-international-capture-director/

## About the role

As the International Capture Director , you will serve as the strategic bridge between global Business Development and Mission Management, driving Varda’s expansion across the international defense, aerospace, and space intelligence markets. Based on-site in Huntsville, AL , you will own the end-to-end capture lifecycle for foreign opportunities, orchestrate complex cross-border campaigns, and continuously optimize our international capture processes and toolsets.

## What they're looking for

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in international business/marketing, Engineering, Science, Global Affairs, or a related technical discipline
- Experience: 7+ years of dedicated capture management or business development experience within the international aerospace, defense, or national security technology sectors
- Domain Expertise: Proven track record leading end-to-end international defense captures via FMS or DCS tracks from opportunity identification through contract award
- Regulatory Mastery: Demonstrated experience navigating ITAR, EAR, export control compliance, and cross-border technology transfers
- Leadership: Experience directing matrixed, cross-functional proposal teams, including engineering, pricing, legal, and international trade compliance officers
- Communication: Exceptional written skills with a demonstrated ability to author compelling white papers, executive summaries, and technical proposals accessible to a global audience

Tags: Business Development