Site Lead / Program Development Manager (Clearance Required)

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

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

Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Benefits

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

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

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.