Growth Operations Manager

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Growth Operations Manager to enhance their business development efforts. This role is pivotal in strategizing and implementing growth plans while collaborating closely with leadership and various divisions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal business development, particularly with large contracts, and will be adept at managing multiple projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to critical national security solutions and engaging with key stakeholders across the defense and civilian markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of federal business development experience.
• Experience with large, prime contracts ($100M+).
• Current Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Division growth objectives and strategies.
• Coordinate business development, capture, and proposal efforts.
• Build relationships at networking events and industry meetings.

Skills

Business Development

Communication Skills

Project Management

Networking

Proposal Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

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Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, both in the US and abroad. Our talented team is highly collaborative, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunities, unique challenges, and a clear commitment to our mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Corporate Growth (CG) team leads SPA’s business development activities in defense and civilian markets. Responsibilities include capture and proposal management, pipeline development, GWAC management, research, and strategic partnerships.

We have an immediate need for a Growth Operations Manager to support growth activities within an assigned Division. The role involves working directly with leadership to strategize and implement growth plans, coordinate activities, and serve as a liaison between the Division and the CG team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Division growth objectives and strategies.
• Identify and develop plans for new business opportunities.
• Coordinate business development, capture, and proposal efforts.
• Support capture readiness, solutioning, storyboarding, and reviews.
• Develop briefings, participate in industry events, and respond to market research requests.
• Build relationships at networking events, conferences, and industry meetings.
• Collaborate across Divisions and oversee pipeline data.
• Report on growth activities, including pipeline status and upcoming bids.
• Assist in developing RFI responses and proposal development.
• Compile data to support growth metrics and outcomes.
• Attend weekly CG and Division meetings.

Qualifications

• Current Top Secret (TS) clearance or ability to obtain one; TS/SCI a plus.
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 7 years of federal business development experience.
• Experience with large, prime contracts ($100M+).
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Business development training (e.g., Shipley).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Comfortable briefing senior management.
• Flexible, results-driven, and able to work long hours if needed.
• Reports to Alexandria, VA, with full-time work based on client needs.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing.
• Industries: Defense, Space Manufacturing, Aviation, Aerospace, Armed Forces.