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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.\nImportant 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.\nSciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented business development professional with technical product background and a track record of business growth to serve as a Senior Program Development Manager (PDM) and work to develop business and program in line with our strategic growth initiatives. This on-site (in-office) position is based in our Herndon, VA office. The PDM reports to the Executive Director of Program Development and is responsible for identifying, tracking, developing, and capturing new business opportunities within assigned Strategic Campaigns. The PDM leads or actively contributes to proposals. The PDM must be able to perform as an individual contributor and lead or serve on teams within a tight schedule environment.\nResponsibilities\nIdentify, capture, and maintain program opportunity pipelines and roadmaps within assigned Strategic Campaigns as part of overall corporate strategy\nLead assigned opportunities through a gated milestone process, leading to a proposal development effort or a no-bid decision\nLead assigned proposal efforts as the Proposal Manager and manage development of proposal solution content (win themes, features/benefits, proof points, graphics, etc.) with the technical team (company and teammates) and proposal compliance content with internal Business Operations organizations (Contracts, Finance, IT, Security, etc.)\nDevelop and track to a proposal schedule, establish and manage the proposal budget baseline, and support other proposal efforts to ensure timely delivery of all required proposal content\nDevelop teaming strategies, teaming agreements, and subcontract RFPs\nDevelop marketing materials and articulate SciTec’s capabilities and solutions to customers and industry partners \nBrief corporate and portfolio leadership on the status and progress of new business pipeline and initiatives\nSupport pre-award activities including addressing customer questions, BAFO, and teammate engagement\nSupport just-awarded program standup activities to include kickoff meetings, staff hiring, team orientation and collaborative IT environments\nPeriodic business travel may be necessary to meet with customers and industry teammates and to represent SciTec at tradeshows and conferences\nOther duties as assigned\nRequirements\nMaster’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science\nActive DoD SECRET clearance or higher\nU.S. Government or aerospace industry experience in technical program management roles of 20+ years\nIndustry experience of 15+ years leading the development of capture plans and technical proposals in support of Department of Defense or Intelligence Community\nExperience in leading proposal development efforts, including proposal development process and conducting meetings/reviews. Should include experience leading and winning individual technical proposal efforts in excess of $50M\nPossess strong verbal and written skills to articulate and refine our technical and managerial solutions that align with customers’ needs\nAbility to interact and develop positive relationships with customers, teammates, and company senior leadership\nPossess strong team building, time-management, and conflict-resolution abilities\nDemonstrated attention to detail\nPreferred Experience and Skills\nDemonstrated experience working with the Intelligence Community, U.S. Space Force (USSF), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Air Force (USAF), or Space Development Agency (SDA)\nDemonstrated domain expertise in technologies, applications, and operations in one or more of the following mission areas: national security space systems, battle management command and control (BMC2), integrated air and missile defense, or ISR\nDemonstrated experience leading technical teams to develop new capabilities and solutions for US Government customers\nDemonstrated track record of business development success with US Government customers in national security space arena\nBenefits\nSciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:\n4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match \n100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options\n80% company paid Dental insurance\n100% company paid Vision insurance\n100% company paid Life insurance\n100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance\n100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance\nVoluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance\nShort-term Disability insurance\nAnnual Profit-Sharing Plan\nDiscretionary Performance Bonus\nPaid Parental Leave\nGenerous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay\nFlexible Work Hours\nThe pay range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000 / year. 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.\nSciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. 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