USMC Growth Lead

Forterra; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave with Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision and life

Job summary

goTenna, a Forterra subsidiary, seeks a Growth Lead for the US Marine Corps to own strategy and execution, expanding our presence through funded programs and sustained revenue growth. You will influence requirements, navigate funding processes, and lead customer, partner, and cross-functional engagement to secure near-term wins and set the stage for larger opportunities.

Travel up to 50% may be required. The role demands strategic thinking, data-driven insight, and excellence in aligning

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in defense technology sales, business development, partnerships and growth initiatives for USMC programs.
• Ability to translate customer priorities into funded opportunities and executable plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration across large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute growth strategies across USMC, identifying opportunities and shaping product direction.
• Lead capture and pursuit strategies to win new opportunities and drive bookings growth.
• Build trusted relationships with Marine Corps program offices and partners through strategic advisory in a solutions-based approach.
• Navigate budgeting, funding, and acquisition processes to leverage funding for opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources and external partners to deliver integrated solutions and accelerate capture efforts.
• Drive cross-functional execution to align customer needs with business priorities and successful delivery.

Skills

Defense tech sales

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Growth initiatives

USMC domain knowledge

Job description

Work Type/Locations: Hybrid in Fairfax, VA

About goTenna

goTenna is the world's leading mobile mesh networking company, providing off-grid connectivity solutions for smartphones and other devices, as well as augmenting traditional communications networks. This technology enables mobile, long-range connectivity without cell, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity. goTenna's products are currently in use by law enforcement, military, and public safety agencies worldwide. goTenna is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forterra, a leading provider of ground autonomy solutions for the US Department of Defense and other organizations.

About the role:

As the Growth Lead for the US Marine Corps, you will own the strategy and execution required to expand our presence within the USMC, transforming communication and tactical systems mission needs into funded programs, sustainable revenue growth, and enduring operational impact. You will develop and execute a growth strategy that aligns customer priorities, acquisition pathways, and company capabilities to drive adoption all the way from initial engagements and tactical sales through enterprise programs.

Success in this role requires executing on sales and seeing beyond the next opportunity to define what long-term success looks like for your customer and then building the path to achieve it. You will influence requirements, navigate funding and acquisition processes, and lead customer, partner, and cross-functional engagement to secure near-term wins that establish credibility, expand adoption, and position the company for larger, strategic opportunities. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and deep customer insight with the ability to align people around a clear vision for customer success and execute relentlessly against it.

Travel Requirements: Up to 50% travel may be required for this role.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Growth & Market Expansion:
• Design and execute comprehensive growth strategies across USMC by identifying emerging opportunities, market gaps, and high-value customer segments while leveraging data and customer insights to shape product direction, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
• Business Development & Capture Leadership:
• Lead capture strategies that generate, qualify, pursue, and win new opportunities. Shape customer requirements through targeted stakeholder engagement, build compelling capture plans, and consistently achieve bookings growth and revenue targets
• Account Management & Customer Success:
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with operational, technical, and acquisition organizations within Marine Corps program offices by serving as a strategic advisor, managing accounts with a consultative and solutions sales approach, and deepening understanding of customer missions, challenges, and priorities to drive satisfaction and enduring partnerships.
• Customer Funding & Acquisition Expertise:
• Map how customers plan, fund, and acquire capabilities by navigating budgeting, procurement, and acquisition processes to win opportunities
• Partnership Development:
• Drive partner collaboration for customer-specific opportunities by leading engagement across external partners and internal stakeholders. Coordinate necessary cross-functional resources and maintain customer alignment to deliver integrated solutions to achieve revenue growth and accelerate capture efforts
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner across the company to align customer needs with business priorities, lead cross-functional execution of customer-focused initiatives, and drive successful delivery through collaboration, accountability, and ownership.

What Success Looks Like:

• Bookings or revenue from shaped opportunities
• Funded requirements created or influenced
• Programs or acquisition vehicles entered
• Budget actions achieved
• Progress against named strategic campaigns
• Proofs of concept, white papers delivered, solicitations responded to

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated extensive experience in defense technology sales, business development, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives supporting the U.S. Marine Corps and its operational mission.
• Proven ability to develop and communicate a strategic vision for goTenna across key Marine Corps commands, translating that vision into disciplined, executable plans that deliver operational value.
• Established relationships and credibility across USMC program offices and support organizations, such as MCTSSA, MCSC, MCWL, and innovation cells with the ability to leverage existing networks while proactively developing new relationships with key stakeholders, influencers, and decision-makers.
• Deep understanding of Marine Corps acquisition and funding processes, with the ability to identify, navigate, and influence the appropriate stakeholders and funding pathways required to advance programs and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, dynamic environments requiring sound judgment, adaptability, initiative, and proactive problem-solving.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances:

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Placement at the appropriate job level (entry, senior, etc) will be determined by a combination of years of experience, demonstration of proficiency in this field, and other qualifications.

goTenna is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• Equity
• 401(k) plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental Leave with Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision and life insurance