Navy Account Director

Serve as the primary liaison between NSWC Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and internal teams, representing customer mission priorities while shaping account strategy, capture efforts, and technical alignment. Build and sustain relationships across Dahlgren leadership and the regional innovation ecosystem to accelerate prototyping, technology transition, and partnership development. Identify and pursue opportunities across OTA, CSO, and traditional NAVSEA contracting pathways; support white papers and demonstrations; and translate customer guidance into coordinated investments, R&D, and delivery plans. Maintain market awareness, assess customer trends, monitor performance, and drive measurable growth in pipeline quality, awards, and strategic partnerships supporting NSWCDD and mission engineering objectives.

$250,000 to $280,000 per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role include Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

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Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense or U.S. Navy; direct experience with NSWC Dahlgren Division or other NSWC Divisions strongly preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of government acquisition processes, OTAs, CSOs, and NAVSEA contracting authorities.
Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with government, industry, and academic partners across complex organizations.
Familiarity with federal budget, investment, and technology-transition processes that shape Dahlgren’s innovation and research, development and acquisition initiatives.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline — or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Established network within the NSWC Dahlgren Division enterprise, particularly among technical departments, Tech Bridge leadership, and regional innovation partners.
Demonstrated success leading capture, program development, and partnership initiatives within DoD R&D or systems engineering environments.
Strong communication and influencing skills, capable of articulating complex technical capabilities in operationally relevant terms.
Proven ability to integrate internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver mission-driven, innovative solutions.
Track record of growth achievement — developing qualified pipelines, securing new awards, and expanding customer relationships over time.
Experience working with multiple Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) divisions, demonstrating familiarity with their missions, stakeholders, and operational environments.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.