# Head of Growth at Swan

- Company: Swan
- What the company does: Backed by Accel and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.swan.io/press
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-08-04
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/swan/4f1433df-38f3-481b-a7f1-b7bca4caf887
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/swan-head-of-growth/

## About the role

Swan is looking for a high-initiative, collaborative Head of Growth to own growth across our priority government and defense customer base. This is a highly strategic, externally-facing role responsible for the full lifecycle of opportunity development. This is a foundational hire in the Strategy and Growth organization: you will shape how Swan approaches government growth and will have real ownership and autonomy to move fast.

## What they're looking for

- ● 5+ years of experience in business development, capture, sales, or program strategy supporting or serving U.S. military, government, or allied defense organizations (or equivalent commercial/DoD capture experience)
- ● Demonstrated track record building, executing, and winning business capture strategies, with a proven history of closing opportunities
- ● Strong understanding of U.S. Government (or relevant allied) procurement processes, acquisition pathways, and the full capture lifecycle
- ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior executives, government officials, and customers
- ● Comfort operating with high ownership in an ambiguous, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- ● Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (engineering, business, political science, international relations, or equivalent experience)

Tags: Growth