Manager, Defense Growth
Saildrone · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted 21 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Saildrone's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Saildrone's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Saildrone
- high 18 stale, 4 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 33 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Saildrone's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Saildrone.
About this role
The Manager, Defense Growth at Saildrone will support the Department of War Business Development team by managing high-stakes sales and business development efforts, including proposal execution and customer engagement. This role involves collaborating with internal teams to ensure technical feasibility of maritime missions, leading complex RFI/RFP submissions, and representing the company in government relations. The position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in defense business development and a network within the DoW and U.S. Navy.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Saildrone as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in defense business development, strategic pursuits, or government relations
- Strong foundational knowledge of maritime security technologies and autonomous marine systems
- Experience working with DoW and the U.S. Navy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and self-motivated
What you get
- Generous Time Off
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Shared Ownership in the Mission
- Retirement Savings
- Investment in Your Growth
- Relocation Support
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is $150,000 — $180,000 USD, but actual compensation may vary
- Role involves significant travel (up to 30%) to client sites and events
- Active US Security Clearance is highly preferred, which may limit candidate pool
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Listed by Saildrone on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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