Navy/Maritime Division Growth Lead (Defense)

Location: Hybrid in the United States; candidates in the National Capital Region and San Diego, California are preferred, but other US locations may be considered. Moderate travel of 20–50% is required.

Salary: $222,000–$332,000 for Virginia-based candidates; $212,000–$318,000 for California-based candidates.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering, advanced technology, logistics, operations, program management, mission IT, cybersecurity, and national security solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and execute divisional growth strategies aligned with business objectives for Navy, Maritime, USMC, and related government markets.
• Build customer relationships, identify unmet needs, and shape opportunities through engagement planning, solutioning, and win strategy development.
• Maintain the Salesforce pipeline, provide reporting, and enforce disciplined opportunity milestones and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Manage, assign, and mentor Business Development and Capture resources across the Maritime and MDA portfolio.
• Coordinate Growth, Operations, Solution Architecture, Proposal Services, and functional teams through capture and proposal activities.
• Lead key pursuits, support milestone and proposal readiness reviews, and ensure smooth transition from capture to delivery.

Requirements

• Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility are required.
• At least 15 years of experience with demonstrated success in business development and capture of contracts valued above $250 million.
• Experience with strategy development, business development, capture management, program management, acquisition processes, opportunity identification, and qualification.
• Experience working with senior business and government leaders and leading significant capture activities in a mature organization.
• Understanding of government contracting, acquisition trends, customer buying behavior, competitor analysis, and corporate indirect rates and LOE/BOE development.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or a related scientific discipline.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Navy/Maritime, USMC, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR, Navy PAE, or joint organizations.
• Experience managing and mentoring Capture Managers.
• Master’s degree in business, science, engineering, or a related field.
• 20 or more years supporting the Department of War with full-lifecycle growth experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, professional development, and cross-company teamwork.
• Benefits may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Professional training and career advancement opportunities are available.
• Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, and short- or long-term incentives.
• Standard working hours apply, with occasional work outside normal hours for organizational needs and proposal deadlines.