Site Lead / Program Development Manager

SciTec•Dayton, OH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business delivering advanced sensor data processing, algorithm development, and data exploitation technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For more than forty-five years, we have partnered with the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community to develop innovative remote sensing tools and mission solutions. At SciTec, you will join a collaborative team dedicated to solving the nation’s most challenging technical problems. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, integrity, and mission impact. We are seeking a Site Lead / Business Development Manager to lead our Dayton, Ohio location and support the growth of new programs aligned with SciTec’s strategic initiatives. This on-site role reports to the Director of the Missile Defense Solutions Portfolio and involves a combination of site leadership, business development, program development, and personel management responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader capable of driving new business while supporting a high-performing technical team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline
12+ years of U.S. Government or aerospace industry experience in technical or managerial roles
10+ years of experience contributing to or leading U.S. Government technical proposals
Demonstrated success analyzing RFPs and leading proposal development activities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical and managerial solutions
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships with customers, partners, and internal leadership
Strong team-building, conflict-resolution, and time-management capabilities
Active DoD SECRET clearance or higher
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Expertise in one or more mission areas: Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) Integrated Air and Missile Defense TCPED Mission Management
Experience leading technical teams to develop solutions for DoD/IC customers
Direct experience working with MDA, USSF, USAF, SDA, COCOMs, or the Intelligence Community
Demonstrated business development success within the U.S. Government contracting ecosystem
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Identify, capture, and maintain opportunity pipelines and roadmaps that align with corporate strategy through customer and industry engagement
Lead assigned opportunities through SciTec’s gated milestone process, culminating in compliant and compelling proposal submissions
Identify and execute business development efforts where SciTec performs as a subcontractor to prime contractors
Develop teaming strategies, teaming agreements, and subcontract RFPs
Serve as Proposal Manager for assigned efforts, leading development of solution content including win themes, features/benefits, proof points, and graphics
Coordinate with technical staff and Business Operations teams (Contracts, Finance, IT, Security) to deliver high-quality proposals
Develop and maintain proposal schedules and budgets; support parallel proposal activities as needed
Analyze Government RFPs to shape proposal strategy and execution plans
Write white papers, proposal abstracts, and other customer-facing technical content
Brief corporate leadership on new business pipeline status and capture progress
Support pre-award activities, including customer Q&A, staffing planning, and teammate coordination
Support new program start-up activities including kickoff meetings, personnel onboarding, and collaborative IT environment setup
Support marketing and business research; articulate SciTec capabilities to customers and partners
Directly supervise, mentor, and grow the Dayton site’s staff
Align employee career progression with interests, skill sets, and project needs
Promote a positive workplace culture by organizing morale events and team activities
Serve as facility coordinator, overseeing work orders, office consumables, and site logistics
Represent SciTec at customer meetings, tradeshows, and industry events
Perform additional tasks as needed to support the Dayton site and corporate goals