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Director of Strategic Growth - Defense

Applied Intuition· Defense
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Washington, D.C.$200k - $250k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior relationship and shaping leader for DoD business development, responsible for opening doors, building credibility with government stakeholders, and shaping programs 12–18 months in advance, in collaboration with a Capture Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate senior-level trust-based relationships with PEOs, PMs, requirements officers, and CTO offices.
  • Shape opportunities 12-18 months in advance by influencing requirements and acquisition strategies.
  • Lead strategic customer discovery to understand long-term roadmaps, budget trajectories, and political dynamics.
  • Define win strategies, identifying competitive discriminators and making critical 'pursue vs. walk away' decisions.
  • Provide strategic direction to the Capture Manager to ensure execution is aligned with shaping work.
  • Author white papers and lead capability demonstrations that position our technology in the customer's thinking.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Engineering, Political Science, National Security, or a related field.
  • 15–25 years of experience in or around the DoD (Military O-5/O-6, GS-15/SES, or senior Industry BD).
  • Expert-level knowledge of the PPBE cycle and the POM process.
  • Proven track record of shaping requirements for multi-million dollar defense programs.
  • Specific, 'warm' relationships within target commands (e.g., Army Futures Command, NAVSEA, or AFMC).
  • Experience operating in a 'lean' environment, directly engaging in work rather than managing large support staffs.
  • Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Relationship building with senior government stakeholdersStrategic opportunity shapingWin strategy development

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Bonus
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match
  • Learning and wellness stipends
  • Paid time off
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

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