Saronic
Senior Growth Manager, Navy
$175K–$219K
Arlington, VA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of combined experience in Navy or DoW business development, program management, or applicable active-duty naval service.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Political Science, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Person status required for U.S.-based roles involving access to export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Own Saronic’s Navy growth portfolio by generating demand for autonomous surface vessels, shaping and capturing opportunities, and expanding the company’s presence across Navy and maritime markets.
What you'll do
- Identify Navy stakeholders and convert interest into funded requirements; build and manage the opportunity pipeline through award.
- Develop customer relationships and tailored proposals, lead contract negotiations, and represent Saronic at industry events.
- Track Navy budgets, priorities, acquisition programs, competitors, and trends to guide capture strategy and internal processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Political Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of combined experience in Navy or DoW business development, program management, or applicable active-duty naval service.
- Established relationships and substantive experience in at least one listed Navy organization; working knowledge of naval missions, unmanned systems, acquisition pathways, PPBE, and POM cycles.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance; active Secret clearance required.
Nice to have
- MBA or Master's degree; demonstrable success capturing or executing Navy contracts.
- Top Secret/SCI eligibility; relationships across DIU or the COCOMs.
Pay
$175K – $219K (base salary)
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