Saronic Director of Growth at Saronic leading strategic growth and capture opportunities within US Government agencies outside the Department of War. The role involves team leadership, strategic collaboration, and compliance assurance.
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 United States Government 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.
Qualification
Strong knowledge of PPBEExceptional networkProven leadership to include leadingExceptional organizationalActive security clearancePhysical DemandsVisual acuity to read screensOccasional reaching
Required
Demonstrated prior team leadership experience in strategic growth with DHS Programs – preferably with a 0 to 1 track record.
Strong knowledge of PPBE, acquisition processes, congressional lobbying processes, reform, and rapid acquisition processes.
Exceptional understanding of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), US border security, and the associated gaps that have prevented DHS from a more modern and meaningful approach.
Exceptional network; DHS, USCG, DOW, maritime community are all highly valued.
Proven leadership to include leading, developing, and scaling a team.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and negotiation skills. Expectation is to shape, develop and close ACAT II or similar level Programs.
Creative problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering strategic solutions.
Active security clearance: TS/SCI (polygraph or full scope a plus but not required).
Preferred
A self-starter with autonomy and a bias for action. We will hire for culture – as much of the initial ground game will have to be individually driven.
Intimate contacts within highest levels of DHS, the USCG, and across requirements owners, resource sponsors, and acquisition offices.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
