Director, Defense Prime Partnerships
Quick Summary
About Fuse We are building one of the most potentially consequential companies of the century. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to fusion energy while safeguarding humankind.
We are building one of the most potentially consequential companies of the century. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to fusion energy while safeguarding humankind. This is not a normal company. This is not a normal job. We are committed for the long term to win.
About the Role
~1 min readYou'll be responsible for growth across the federal systems integrator and defense-prime community: finding opportunities, building the pipeline, executing strategy, and expanding customer relationships. You'll represent Fuse in the federal market and work directly with engineering and business teams to turn integrator relationships into real programs and revenue.
Obsess about the details — sloppy work costs us later, so do it right the first time.
Care — pick up the trash. Do things no one asks you to do. Go the extra mile because you care.
Act with urgency — every hour matters more than it feels like it does.
Be responsible for the outcome, not just the task; if it is not working, it remains your problem until it is fixed.
Assume good intent — disagree openly, then commit fully once a call is made.
Responsibilities
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Build and maintain strong relationships across a diverse set of internal and external constituencies, including senior-level executives, technical teams, program delivery, and capture teams.
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Train and influence systems integrators by refining value propositions to meet specific partner and client needs.
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Identify appropriate solutions and services to meet partner and customer integration and infrastructure needs.
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Develop and manage strategic plans with FSI partners, applying strong business acumen.
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Present results and strategy to varied audiences, tailoring communication to different knowledge levels.
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Thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and passionate environment.
Requirements
~1 min read5+ years of systems integrator experience in the federal industry.
Experience selling to firms such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, and similar organizations.
Demonstrated track record of significant accomplishment.
10+ years of experience working with and selling to the federal systems integrator community.
Active security clearance.
This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to Fuse's Washington, DC facility.
Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
Position may require some business travel to other Fuse facilities.
To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
This role may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
What We Offer
~1 min readFuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fuse is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, ancestry, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 19, 2026
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 30%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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