Global Defense Partnerships Lead

Front Door Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Drinks & Snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking an International Business Development & Defense Cooperation Manager to drive growth by pursuing new opportunities, building relationships with US allies, and expanding presence outside the US.

Based in Washington, DC, the role requires policy savvy at the intersection of technology and defense, with travel up to 25% and a track record of engaging senior officials and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, business, or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in international business development, defense cooperation, or government affairs.
• Strong understanding of defense policy, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and international regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience briefing policy and executive materials.
• Experience engaging with senior officials, foreign delegations, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Support international business development outside the United States.
• Collaborate with global business development teams to advance defense cooperation initiatives.
• Track international policy developments in autonomy, defense tech, and maritime innovation.
• Help shape regulatory environments that enable adoption of autonomous surface vessels (export controls).
• Monitor international market dynamics and develop market-entry strategies.
• Plan and host visiting delegations; travel 25%.
• Coordinate with DC-based interlocutors and embassy representatives to strengthen international relationships.

Skills

Relationship building

Policy & regulatory analysis

International relations

Export controls ITAR/EAR knowledge

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, business, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking an International Business Development & Defense Cooperation Manager to drive growth by pursuing new opportunities, building relationships with US allies, and expanding presence outside the US.

Based in Washington, DC, the role requires policy savvy at the intersection of technology and defense, with travel up to 25% and a track record of engaging senior officials and industry partners.