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Director, Defense Prime Partnerships

Fuse · Washington D.C. · On-site

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About Fuse

Fuse Energy is building the future of energy with cheaper tariffs, better service, and greener goals. Switch to Fuse Energy today. Backed by Accel.

About the role

You'll be responsible for growth across the federal systems integrator and defense-prime community: finding opportunities, building the pipeline, executing strategy, and expanding customer relationships. You'll represent Fuse in the federal market and work directly with engineering and business teams to turn integrator relationships into real programs and revenue.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of systems integrator experience in the federal industry
  • Experience selling to firms such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, and similar organizations
  • Demonstrated track record of significant accomplishment
  • 10+ years of experience working with and selling to the federal systems integrator community
  • Active security clearance
  • This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to Fuse's Washington, DC facility
More about this role

We are building one of the most potentially consequential companies of the century. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to fusion energy while safeguarding humankind. This is not a normal company. This is not a normal job. We are committed for the long term to win.

You'll be responsible for growth across the federal systems integrator and defense-prime community: finding opportunities, building the pipeline, executing strategy, and expanding customer relationships. You'll represent Fuse in the federal market and work directly with engineering and business teams to turn integrator relationships into real programs and revenue.

Obsess about the details — sloppy work costs us later, so do it right the first time.

Care — pick up the trash. Do things no one asks you to do. Go the extra mile because you care.

Act with urgency — every hour matters more than it feels like it does.

Be responsible for the outcome, not just the task; if it is not working, it remains your problem until it is fixed.

Assume good intent — disagree openly, then commit fully once a call is made.

Build and maintain strong relationships across a diverse set of internal and external constituencies,...

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