# Director of Growth, Non-Defense at Saronic

- Company: Saronic
- What the company does: Providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels in the maritime domain. Backed by Bessemer, General Catalyst and Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://www.saronic.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $217K to $278K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic/44d4d728-5ca8-4290-85b4-e014e450fcf4?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saronic-director-of-growth-non-defense/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Growth to lead critical shaping and long-term capture opportunities within the United States Government (USG) and focused on agencies outside the Department of War (e.g. DHS, DOC, DOS, etc.). This role offers direct access to senior leadership and a clear path for professional growth. You will support the campaign to develop, shape, propose, and capture programs in unmanned maritime systems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Demonstrated prior team leadership experience in strategic growth with DHS Programs – preferably with a 0 to 1 track record
- Strong knowledge of PPBE, acquisition processes, congressional lobbying processes, reform, and rapid acquisition processes
- Exceptional understanding of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), US border security, and the associated gaps that have prevented DHS from a more modern and meaningful approach
- Exceptional network, DHS, USCG, DOW, maritime community are all highly valued
- Proven leadership to include leading, developing, and scaling a team
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and negotiation skills. Expectation is to shape, develop and close ACAT II or similar level Programs

Tags: Business Development

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