Growth Strategist
Picogrid· Business Development
El Segundo | Washington, D.C., El Segundo, CAFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Growth Strategist at Picogrid responsible for driving growth across the U.S. Department of War and national security ecosystem, shaping opportunities, and translating complex technologies into operational value through strategy, capture, and communications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market intelligence and strategic analysis, including assessment of customer priorities, defense budget trends, and partnership opportunities.
- Identify, qualify, and shape strategic opportunities across the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and other U.S. Government and partner nation customers.
- Develop and execute capture strategies, including stakeholder engagement plans, teaming approaches, pricing strategies, and win themes.
- Represent Picogrid at industry days, conferences, and pitches to strengthen customer relationships and expand partnerships.
- Build compelling presentations and customer-facing materials, including executive briefings, read-ahead decks, and opportunity-specific pitch materials.
- Lead the development of high-quality proposals, white papers, and other written communications.
- Help build and scale Picogrid’s growth and proposal infrastructure, incorporating best practices from leading defense technology companies and the commercial sector.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in a technical, analytical, policy, or business-related field.
- 3+ years of experience in defense growth, capture, technical communications, think tank, management consulting, or similar fields.
- Strong analytical and communications skills, including the ability to synthesize complex technical and operational concepts into compelling written and verbal narratives.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership and accountability.
- Familiarity with the U.S. Department of War, defense acquisition ecosystem, or national security technology landscape.
- Experience developing customer-facing materials such as proposals, presentations, strategic briefs, or executive communications.
- Ability to travel (<50%) to customer locations, including Washington, DC; Huntsville, AL; Colorado Springs, CO; and Tampa, FL.
- Active or eligibility to obtain a US Government Security Clearance, noting that such clearances are only granted to US citizens.
Skills
Required:Market intelligenceCapture strategyProposal development
Benefits
- Base salary range: $115,000-$185,000 based on level + 15-30% Performance Incentive
- Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
- Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
- Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave for both parents
- Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette
- Free EV charging at the HQ
- Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer
Last updated Jul 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Picogrid
Integrated Systems for Modern Missions
Picogrid delivers integrated systems for modern missions, connecting sensors, platforms, and operators across land, sea, air, and space.
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