Solarcore® · 2 months ago
Product Line Manager- Government
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expSolarcore is an advanced materials technology company focused on innovative thermal solutions. They are seeking an experienced Government Product Line Manager to support their expansion into U.S. Government business, particularly in navigating government contracting and compliance.
Advanced MaterialsManufacturingTextiles
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredHiring Manager
Dharma Tamm
Responsibilities
Work with Solarcore's Government Business Development Team, OEMs, and Program Managers to understand requirements for success for all government projects and communicate this to the PD team
Understanding of Mil-spec requirements and standardized testing methods such as (ASTM, ISO, Oeko Tex, NFPA)
Manage product responses to RFPs, RFQs, and government solicitations, ensuring competitive, compliant proposals
Develop and maintain relationships with OEMs and Program Managers across multiple channels
Manage the full life cycle with OEM partners to ensure continued success
Ensure our products are built to compliance standards (Berry Amendment, FAR , DFARS, etc.)
Assist in developing pricing strategies for contracts of all sizes
Assist in 5-year planning and product roadmap for all government needs
Assist in creating standalone material and full application validations by designing DOEs
Lead internal stage gate process for the government channel
Track, understand, and summarize competitor products, markets, and pricing
Attend industry events, sales meetings, and supplier visits
Assist in preparing for government audits and performance reviews
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in government sales, contracting, or compliance, ideally in DoD, aerospace, defense, or advanced materials
3+ years of project management in government sales, contracting, or compliance, ideally in DoD, aerospace, defense, or advanced materials
7+ Experience working with military or defense agencies & prime contractors
Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required
Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, R&D, Operations, Legal, and Finance) to ensure compliance and execution
Preferred
Strong understanding of defense apparel, military cold-weather gear, or industrial insulation applications is a plus
Company
Solarcore®
Solarcore® is a materials technology company developing the most advanced thermal solutions on the planet.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Alumni Ventures
2024-07-26Series B
2023-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Rithvik Venna
Chief Operating Officer & Co Founder
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