International Business Development & Defense Cooperation Manager

Posted:
11/18/2025, 8:37:23 AM

Location(s):
District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
On-site

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Role Overview 

We are seeking a motivated International Business Development & Defense Cooperation Manager to play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of our business by tapping into new opportunities, forging and maintaining strong relationships, and expanding our presence with US allies. We expect successful candidates to be able to channel their policy experience in support of accelerating or expanding existing international business development opportunities, or creating new ones. You will report directly to our Senior Director, Defense Cooperation and Global Policy.

While the role is based in Washington, DC, you will work to support Saronic’s growth with customers outside the US.

The ideal candidate is globally minded, policy-savvy, and adept at operating at the intersection of technology, defense, and international relations. They are a relationship builder who can navigate government and industry ecosystems to advance Saronic’s international objectives.
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.