Director of Growth

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Saronic

Washington, DC

On-site

Posted January 12, 2026

Job Description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations 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 Navy - (emphasis on PEOs/Warfare Centers/SYSCOMs, US Navy Platforms and Requirements, Resourcing, Acquisitions and Contracting pathways (the entire PPBE pipeline), and CONOPs. 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 and other Geographic Combatant Command problem sets. Prior military operational + acquisition experience is highly valued.