Site Lead / Program Development Manager

Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Capture

• 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

Proposal Leadership

• 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

Program & Customer Engagement

• 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

Site Leadership & Employee Development

• 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

Additional Duties

• Represent SciTec at customer meetings, tradeshows, and industry events
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the Dayton site and corporate goals

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

Preferred Requirements

• 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

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $150,000- $190,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.