Director of Growth

Job Description

Job Description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Growth to lead critical shaping and long-term capture opportunities with the United States Department of Defense. This role offers direct access to senior leadership and a clear path for professional growth, including the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team. You will lead the campaign to develop, shape, propose, and capture programs in unmanned maritime systems. It is expected that you will build and implement a strategic approach to the problem set. It is a requirement that you are passionate about revitalizing America’s maritime superiority and understanding the gaps and requirements needed to be closed to achieve this vision.

This position requires the ability to think creatively, navigate intricate requirements, and deliver exceptional results. This position also comes with direct input and access to recommend the deployment of capital to close on requirements and gaps, ahead of need, to deliver capability to DoD at the speed of relevance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of US Special Operations Command – (emphasis on Naval Special Warfare) / US Navy Requirements, CONOPs, Resourcing, Acquisitions and Contracting pathways (the entire PPBE pipeline). The candidate will have knowledge of accelerated acquisition pathways, and how to increase support for Company capture. Additionally, the candidate will understand Major Force Program Funding and focus on INDOPACIFIC problem sets. Prior military operational + acquisition experience is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership : Shape, develop and implement a strategic approach to capture a Program of Record to include key hires and team development where required to ensure success.
• Strategic Growth : The Department of Defense is undergoing a revolution in its acquisition processes. You must be ready to accelerate that revolution and deliver capability ahead of expectations and drive results.
• Strategic Collaboration : Partner with cross-functional teams—including Business Development, Program Management, and Legal—to craft compelling proposals and negotiate favorable contracts.
• Creative Problem-Solving : Develop innovative strategies to address unique challenges in shaping, developing and capturing Programs of Record.
• Compliance Assurance : Ensure adherence to all regulatory and company standards, including ITAR, cybersecurity, and MIL-STD requirements.
• Leadership Engagement : Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations on contracts and proposals strategies.
• Clearance : The candidate must have a current TS / SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

Why Join Us?

Benefits

Physical Demands

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person” : (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) .

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.