SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. SciTec has an immediate opportunity for an accomplished business development and strategy executive to serve as Executive Director, Strategy & Growth. The Executive Director leads enterprise strategy, growth planning, business development, capture, proposal, strategic communications, and marketing activities in support of SciTec’s mission and long-term growth objectives. The role manages a distributed team of approximately 8–10 direct reports, including business development, and capture. The Executive Director is a member of the senior leadership team and works closely with technical, program, operations, contracts, finance, security, and Firefly Aerospace stakeholders to translate SciTec’s differentiated capabilities into sustainable growth. ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Strategy and Growth Lead development, execution, and periodic refresh of SciTec’s enterprise growth strategy, strategic campaigns, and multi-year business plans, aligned to corporate objectives, customer priorities, and Firefly Aerospace’s defense enterprise. Facilitate strategic planning with executive, technical, and portfolio leaders; translate priorities into actionable growth roadmaps, investment recommendations, market-entry plans, and measurable objectives. Identify and assess adjacent markets, mission needs, technology applications, partnerships, and internal investments that can accelerate strategic growth. Establish and maintain an enterprise view of the qualified opportunity pipeline, probability-weighted forecast, strategic account plans, and growth risks; provide clear, regular reporting to executive leadership. Business Development, Capture, and Proposals Lead the company’s business development and capture organization, setting priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring disciplined execution across strategic campaigns and customer accounts. Oversee opportunity qualification, customer engagement, competitive assessment, capture planning, gate reviews, bid/no-bid decisions, teaming strategy, and proposal investments for major pursuits. Serve as executive sponsor or capture leader for selected high-priority opportunities; ensure compelling customer-aligned solutions, win themes, pricing and business strategies, and proposal readiness. Set and continuously improve enterprise processes, tools, and governance for market intelligence, customer relationship management, pipeline management, capture, proposal development, and lessons learned. Partner with Contracts, Finance, Legal, IT, Security, Human Resources, program leadership, and technical teams to ensure compliant, executable, and competitive offers. Ensure disciplined transition of awarded work from capture and proposal teams to program execution, including customer handoff, staffing, partner coordination, and start-up support. Customer, Partner, and Market Leadership Build and sustain senior relationships with Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, civil space, and other national security customers, industry partners, and relevant associations. Represent SciTec at customer meetings, industry forums, conferences, and strategic partner engagements; communicate the company’s value proposition, technical differentiation, and mission impact. Direct strategic communications, marketing, brand, and executive messaging so that external and internal narratives reinforce SciTec’s growth priorities and customer relevance. Lead development of strategic teaming relationships, partnership agreements, and subcontractor strategies that improve access to priority markets and strengthen pursuit solutions. Leadership and Operational Excellence Directly manage, coach, develop, and retain approximately 8–10 business development, capture, marketing, and strategy professionals; establish clear roles, performance expectations, accountability, and succession plans. Build a high-performing, collaborative growth organization that integrates business development professionals with technical and program leaders across locations and portfolios. Develop and manage growth-function operating plans and budgets, including proposal, marketing, conference, consultant, subscription, and business-intelligence investments. Brief the CEO, executive leadership team, and other stakeholders on strategy execution, pipeline health, capture status, investments, market developments, and material risks or decisions. Ensure all growth activities are conducted with sound judgment, ethical standards, customer focus, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Periodic business travel is required to meet with customers and industry partners and to represent SciTec at tradeshows, conferences, and other events. Other duties as assigned. SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match 100% company paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options 80% company paid dental insurance 100% company paid vision insurance 100% company paid life insurance 100% company paid long-term disability insurance 100% company paid hospital indemnity insurance Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance Short-term disability insurance Annual profit-sharing plan Paid parental leave Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay Flexible work hours The salary range for this position is $185,000–$275,000 annually. This position is also eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus and stock based compensation. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.