Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Power Conversion and Storage is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Sales Leader to lead growth efforts within the US Navy with a primary focus on the USN Battleship fleet and Autonomous Vessels. This role will be responsible for driving strategic customer engagement navigating complex federal procurement processes and delivering tailored solutions that align with the Department of Defenses mission-readiness goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in USN Surface Navy focused on electrical power propulsion and control systems.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Deep U.S. Navy and Maritime Defense Market Expertise
Demonstrated experience in U.S. Navy shipbuilding naval acquisition and maritime defense programs with strong knowledge of requirements procurement pathways shipyard stakeholders and prime contractor environments relevant to battleship-class programs.

Proven Capture and Strategic Growth Leadership
Track record of leading capture strategies for large complex defense and marine opportunities from early shaping through award including opportunity qualification competitive positioning customer engagement teaming strategy and win plan execution.

Technical and Commercial Understanding of Integrated Marine Power Systems
Strong understanding of shipboard power generation electric propulsion hybrid power architectures automation and vessel control systems with the ability to align GE Vernovas capabilities to mission needs for autonomous naval vessels.

Autonomous Vessel and Emerging Technology Business Development Experience
Experience identifying shaping and closing opportunities in autonomous or optionally unmanned vessel markets including familiarity with autonomy-enabling platforms digital control environments system integration challenges and evolving customer requirements across defense and commercial sectors.

Executive-Level Relationship Building and Cross-Functional Leadership
Ability to build trusted relationships with Navy customers primes shipyards OEM partners and internal engineering/product teams while leading cross-functional efforts across sales capture product management legal and operations to develop winning executable growth strategies.

Lead RFP responses and proposal development ensuring technical and commercial alignment with USN Strategy and GE Vernova solutions

Monitor and influence evolving USN autonomous platform policy and funding programs including those from Office of Navy research Darpa and relevant PEOs

Represent GE Vernova at key defense forums industry conferences and USN engagements serving as a subject matter expert in power propulsion and control systems

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering Business or a related field

8 years of sales or business development experience in the US Navy or federal contracting sectors with a proven track record of closing complex deals. Relevant military service experience will be considered

Demonstrated knowledge of USN structure procurement processes and federal contracting vehicles (e.g. OTA DIU FAR/DFAR).

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with autonomous maritime digital or mission-critical control technologies

Experience supporting the development sale or integration of autonomous navigation advanced automation cybersecurity or mission-critical control systems for naval commercial marine or unmanned vessel applications.

Established industry network across naval and marine ecosystems
Strong existing relationships with U.S. Navy stakeholders shipbuilders prime contractors naval architects autonomous vessel developers and marine industry partners that can accelerate opportunity identification and capture.

Advanced business or technical education
MBA masters degree in engineering naval architecture systems or a related field or equivalent combination of advanced education and relevant industry experience

Additional Job Description

Must be a US citizen

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $128400.00 and $213900.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: sales incentive.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 30 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.