Senior Gov Shipbuilding BD & Communications Lead

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Manager for Government shipbuilding business development and communications to lead customer engagement and messaging campaigns.

The role partners with the Shipbuilding BD team to identify, qualify, and win U.S. Government opportunities, supporting strategic growth and capture activities across DoW, DoN, and related defense programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of DoW experience and DoN senior stakeholder familiarity.
• Experience developing communications plans and opportunity identification.
• Knowledge of Navy acquisition processes and DoD procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop government opportunities aligning with HDUSA Shipbuilding strategy.
• Develop communications campaigns to support strategic captures.
• Grow the opportunity pipeline through early engagement and qualification.
• Build relationships across DoW, Navy, DoD, and industry partners.
• Coordinate with Hanwha affiliates to align messaging and opportunities.
• Develop capture strategies, win themes, and teaming plans.

Skills

DoW experience

Communications plans

Navy programs

DoD acquisition

Relationship building

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Manager for Government shipbuilding business development and communications to lead customer engagement and messaging campaigns.

The role partners with the Shipbuilding BD team to identify, qualify, and win U.S. Government opportunities, supporting strategic growth and capture activities across DoW, DoN, and related defense programs.