Work Type/Locations: Hybrid in Fairfax, VA About goTenna goTenna is the world's leading mobile mesh networking company, providing off-grid connectivity solutions for smartphones and other devices, as well as augmenting traditional communications networks. Backed by a16z and USV.
About the role
As the Growth Lead for the US Air Force, you will own the strategy and execution required to expand our presence within the USAF, transforming communication and tactical systems mission needs into funded programs, sustainable revenue growth, and enduring operational impact. You will develop and execute a growth strategy that aligns customer priorities, acquisition pathways, and company capabilities to drive adoption all the way from initial engagements and tactical sales through enterprise programs.
What they're looking for
- Demonstrated extensive experience in defense technology sales, business development, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives supporting U.S. Air Force mission priorities
- Deep understanding of Air Force acquisition, requirements, and funding processes, with the ability to identify and influence the appropriate stakeholders and funding pathways required to advance strategic opportunities
More about this role
As the Growth Lead for the US Air Force, you will own the strategy and execution required to expand our presence within the USAF, transforming communication and tactical systems mission needs into funded programs, sustainable revenue growth, and enduring operational impact. You will develop and execute a growth strategy that aligns customer priorities, acquisition pathways, and company capabilities to drive adoption all the way from initial engagements and tactical sales through enterprise programs.
Success in this role requires executing on sales and seeing beyond the next opportunity to define what long-term success looks like for your customer and then building the path to achieve it. You will influence requirements, navigate funding and acquisition processes, and lead customer, partner, and cross-functional engagement to secure near-term wins that establish credibility, expand adoption, and position the company for larger, strategic opportunities. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and deep customer insight with the ability to align people around a clear vision for customer success and execute relentlessly against it.
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