Strategic Growth Lead

About Bridge Defense. Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, and cutting-edge cyber defense.

We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome-based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible.

At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements. Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects.

Core Values

• Innovation & Responsiveness: We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech-led solutions built to scale and evolve.
• Trusted Performance: Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do.
• Mission Focused Expertise: From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.
  
  

Summary

Bridge Defense is seeking a Strategic Growth Lead to spearhead our expansion in the defense technology space. You’ll architect and execute go-to-market strategies that transition small pilot deployments into significant government programs, shaping the future of our business line.

Essential Duties And Responsibilites

• Develop go-to-market strategies that embed Bridge Defense solutions into existing defense programs and create new mission domains
• Drive measurable growth from pilot through contract award and full-scale deployment
• Collaborate across mission, strategy, engineering, and government relations teams to align growth initiatives with mission impact
• Lead small mission-focused growth teams, providing guidance and leadership around capturing new opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with program offices, stakeholders, and external partners to uncover new growth avenues
  
  

Required Qualifications, Education, And Experience

• Current TS/SCI security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
• 7 years of experience in defense growth, acquisitions, or program management, especially in early-stage or startup environments
• Proven ability to translate pilots into broader contracts with DoD or federal agencies
• Deep domain awareness of defense technology and national security markets
• Strong strategic mindset and execution capability—able to build vision and deliver results
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including interacting with senior leaders
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• Prospective candidates should have strong risk management skills, excellent communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills.
• The candidate must be analytical and effectively able to prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, develop relationships, and obtain consensus among interested parties.
• Critical thinker with strong technical skills, diagnostic skills and problem-solving ability.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills to negotiate direction, drive projects and projects to successful conclusion and deliver knowledge to team members verbally and via clear designs, runbooks and technical engineering and exchange sessions.
• Self-starter, flexible, adaptable, collaborative and motivated to champion continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop peer networks across an enterprise to maintain technology awareness and to support resolution of problems.
• Ability to operate across traditional technical boundaries, comfortable working in the compute space as well as the storage space in an operational capacity.
• Technically curious and driven to learn new skills.
  
  

General Factors

• Depending on project requirements, may be required to work within a compressed schedule; overtime should be expected when schedules demand it.
• Hybrid – Remote/Office, up to 20% Travel
• Willing to travel, if needed.
• No Relocation.