# Business Development Director, U.S. Navy & U.S. Marine Corps at Firestorm

- Company: Firestorm
- What the company does: Firestorm Labs - Democratize the fight with radically-affordable, mission-adaptable power for air, land, and sea. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://www.launchfirestorm.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Diego, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $160K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDqodcgk0oxvYPGDaUPqyNZ4
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-business-development-director-u-s-navy-and-u-s-marine-corps/

## About the role

Firestorm is looking for a dynamic, mission-aligned Business Development Manager to drive our engagement with the U.S. Navy & U.S. Marine Corps . In this role, you will shape strategy, forge relationships, and identify opportunities where Firestorm’s cutting-edge systems can close critical capability gaps. You will excel at collaborating with and influencing diverse cross-functional Navy & Marine Corps stakeholders and navigating opportunities across the Department of Navy (DoN).

## What they're looking for

- Lead market and opportunity analysis focused on Navy, Marine Corps, and joint customers to inform strategic pursuits
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities that align with Firestorm’s capability roadmap and growth strategy
- Capture Management. Identify, qualify, and capture opportunities pertaining to contested logistics and sUAS — from understanding, shaping, and via the RFI/RFP, proposal, and award stages
- Build and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers across the DoW, DON, national intelligence agencies, and industry partners
- Navigate DoW budget cycles and acquisition processes to strategically position Firestorm early in the procurement lifecycle
- Guide competitive positioning, shape teaming strategies, and oversee development of compliant, compelling proposals for DoN programs