Raft · 3 hours ago
Growth Strategy Associate (1166)
Tysons Corner, VA or Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $125K/yr
0+ years expRaft is a customer-obsessed small business focused on Distributed Data Systems and Complex Application Development, headquartered in McLean, VA. They are seeking a Growth Strategy Associate to support opportunities in the defense sector by conducting research, tracking product opportunities, and collaborating with product managers and technical leads.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in tracking and researching opportunities from initial discovery through operational deployment and customer adoption
Help maintain business development and product tools, including GovEagle, and Salesforce
Research market opportunities using tools such as GovWin, SAM.gov, beta.SAM.gov, and DoW/IC opportunity databases to support product planning
Support product managers and customer-facing teams by gathering user and operator feedback, documenting mission-critical pain points, and organizing feature requests
Assist in preparing materials for product reviews, including opportunity summaries, competitive research, threat landscape analysis, and customer insights
Conduct research on customer mission needs, operational requirements, market trends, and competitive products in the defense technology sector
Help coordinate product demonstrations, operational assessments, customer meetings, and pilot programs by preparing materials, scheduling sessions, and capturing feedback
Document customer insights and lessons learned to support product improvement and mission impact
Travel up to 70% to support industry events, customer meetings, product demonstrations, and deployment activities
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship required for employment
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, National Security Studies, Business, or a related field
0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or academic projects strongly considered)
Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail and understanding of operational contexts
Good written and verbal communication skills with a willingness to learn and ability to communicate with military/government stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, mission-focused team environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Eagerness to learn about product development, defense technology, operational needs, and government markets
Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude and comfort working in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret
Preferred
Familiarity with agile or product development concepts and DevSecOps practices
Exposure to DoW, IC, or federal defense technology programs and acquisition processes
Understanding of defense technology domains (e.g., AI/ML, cyber, autonomy, ISR, C2, software-defined systems)
Experience with CRM systems, data analysis tools, or customer research
Previous internship or project experience in product, consulting, defense contracting, or business analysis
Military experience or familiarity with military operations and organizational structure
Experience working in secure environments (SCIFs) or with classified information
Benefits
Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and company match
Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
Education & training benefits
Generous Referral Bonuses
And More!
Company
Raft
A niche consulting organization focused on Cloud Native, DevSecOps, and Modern Application Development for mission focused enterprises
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$60MKey Investors
Washington Harbour Partners
2024-04-10Private Equity· $60M
Leadership Team
Mark Procaccini
Chief Operating Officer and Board Officer
Danielle McCoy
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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