Site Lead / Program Development Manager

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.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

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

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