Senior Director of Strategic Growth - Unmanned Systems

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Defense, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive knowledge of US Navy, Marine Corps, and Military Sealift Command requirements, along with a deep understanding of the entire PPBE pipeline, including resourcing, acquisitions, and contracting pathways. Familiarity with accelerated acquisition pathways and government appropriations processes is essential, as well as the ability to develop innovative strategies in a dynamic budgeting environment.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director of Strategic Growth will lead the development and implementation of a strategic approach to capture a Program of Record, including team leadership and key hires. They will drive strategic growth by accelerating the Department of Defense's acquisition processes and ensuring timely delivery of capabilities. The role also involves strategic collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance the overall effectiveness of the campaign.

Skills

US Navy

Marine Corps

Military Sealift Command

Requirements

CONOPs

Resourcing

Acquisitions

Contracting

PPBE

Strategic Growth

Capture

Proposal

Unmanned Maritime Systems

Saronic

Develops advanced autonomous surface vessels

About Saronic

Saronic Technologies develops Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) that enhance the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. These vessels utilize adaptive path planning, passive sensors, and advanced algorithms, along with edge computing, to effectively identify and track targets. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, using resilient multichannel communications to support both manned and unmanned operations. Saronic Technologies differentiates itself by focusing on military and defense clients, aiming to improve situational awareness, extend operational reach, and enhance survivability during maritime missions. The company's goal is to provide solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing operational strategies or support new maritime tactics, generating revenue through the sale of ASVs and related customization services.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$223.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from other defense tech startups threatens Saronic's market share.

Rapid AI advancements may require costly updates to maintain competitive ASV systems.

Geopolitical tensions could hinder international collaborations and foreign government sales.

Differentiation

Saronic integrates AI, hardware, and software into scalable, fully integrated maritime platforms.

Their ASVs feature adaptive path planning and advanced algorithms for effective target tracking.

Saronic's multichannel communications enable seamless manned-unmanned teaming in contested environments.

Upsides

Raised $175M in Series B funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation in 2024.

Growing demand for autonomous vessels in defense and commercial sectors boosts market potential.

AI integration in ASVs enhances decision-making and operational efficiency for maritime missions.

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