Who Are We?
At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We're redefining the edge of the increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.
Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.
About the Job
As Senior Director of Growth, you will support and define strategic initiatives within the Growth organization. This role is pivotal in achieving the company's growth objectives by identifying, developing, and leading the capture and proposal efforts for new business opportunities. You must leverage your technical proficiency, robust connections within the defense community, and your comprehensive understanding of DoD contracting strategies. This is a high-impact role requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for Parry Lab's product and solutions portfolio, including customers in the US DoD and other government agencies.
- Generate accurate and realistic business forecasts and own the associated pipeline data to support the P&L in achieving revenue, bookings, and profit goals.
- Work across the Growth organization to support corporate strategy and growth goals.
- Lead capture and proposal efforts for critical business areas. Cultivate and maintain effective strategic business relationships with customers and partners.
- Cultivate and maintain effective strategic business relationships with customers and partners.
- Provide guidance and support to Executive Leadership on business investments and priorities to foster growth.
- Develop and implement opportunity-specific capture plans and strategies.
- Support product evolution plans in collaboration with Engineering; recommend independent research and development (IR&D) plans to support growth; and facilitate the acquisition of related contract research and development (CRAD).
- Manage approved budgets and advise on resources required for capture, tradeshows, and customer engagement. For tradeshows, outline show objectives, attendance, and customer engagements.
- Generate accurate and realistic business forecasts and manage associated pipeline data.
- Collaborate closely with the company's Cross Functional Growth organization to support on-contract growth, new opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Political Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 12 or more years of experience in defense business development, capture management, or government relations
- Proven track record leading business capture efforts and securing contracts with defense agencies
- Experience developing and executing strategic business plans tied to revenue and growth targets
- Familiarity with the U.S. defense acquisition process and DoD customer landscape, including Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and SOCOM
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government stakeholders and industry partners
- Strong experience in pipeline forecasting, opportunity capture, and proposal leadership
- Ability to collaborate across technical, programmatic, and executive functions to align business goals
- Excellent communication skills and experience delivering strategic briefings to senior leadership
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience engaging with Congressional stakeholders and supporting NDAA and appropriations efforts
- Background in business development or government affairs within a defense contractor or federal agency
- Knowledge of CRAD/IRAD processes and experience influencing product development strategies
- Familiarity with CRM platforms and capture management tools
- Active DoD security clearance
Why Join Parry Labs?
At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and diversity. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.
Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.
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Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR@parrylabs.com or call (256) 682-7145 to let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
Parry Labs
215000.00 To 270000.00 (USD) Annually
paid time off
Jan 09, 2026