Navy Innovation Portfolio Lead

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Experienced

Job Description

If you're the type of person who wants to lead innovation programs, manage partnerships and foster business growth, then we should talk.

Who we are:

  • FedTech is a group of entrepreneurially minded people on a mission to unlock the benefits of technology.
  • We believe in the value of deep tech and its positive impact on the world, aspiring to democratize access to it for entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
  • We are venture builders who thrive at the intersection of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations. 
  • Since 2015, we have successfully driven deep tech ventures with individuals, companies, universities, and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation. 

What you’ll do: 

FedTech is growing into the world’s leading deep tech innovation platform - in 2024, we’re on track to build 50+ new ventures from scratch around federal IP and accelerate 150+ established startups, along with directly supporting the United States’ R&D innovation engine. As we scale our venture building capabilities, we are looking to have greater regional impact in leading innovation ecosystems. Our initial focuses will be related to national security, aerospace and clean tech-related technologies. 

You’ll be leading a growing DoD and Navy portfolio that spans across innovation programs, staffing management, and strategy. Your responsibilities will include metrics such as business growth, people management, and partnership engagement across our community, bringing together a vast network of entrepreneurs, inventors, industry professionals, investors, and other strategic partners.

Typical work includes:

  • Planning, resourcing, and helping execute across 7+ programs and initiatives -including cohort-based programs such as accelerator program for deep tech startups. This includes actively managing the program's budgets, project plans and programs, and client relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Familiarity with government contracts and program planning is a strong plus. 
  • Managing the team responsible for the day-to-day operations of FedTech’s innovation programming, client and stakeholder relations.
  • Being a project manager for high-profile projects and meetings (includes help lead public facing engagements and leading backend operations).
  • Managing team members Participating in professional development activities such as training, mentorship, and networking.
  • Developing and executing a strategic plan to catalyze the innovation ecosystem through FedTech’s innovation programming (Accelerator, Internal Innovation, and Startup Studio).
  • Consulting and advising local entrepreneurs on potential partnerships and opportunities for SMEs in the DoD/Navy space. 
  • Utilizing creative outreach methods, including various social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), and a relationship-based approach to help entrepreneur or startup recruitment for current programs.
  • Organizing regular community engagement events to bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

  • 8+ years of venture growth, project, program, and/or operational management experience
  • 3+ years of direct innovation programming experience, including facilitating researcher trainings, incubation services, startup studios or accelerator programs
  • Proven track record of successful planning, execution and operating complex programs
  • Proven track record of business development for existing and new clients 
  • Knowledge of the DoD/Navy innovation landscape including the national laboratories, DOD stakeholders. 
  • Natural connector who builds strong relationships across a diverse group of roles easily
  • Focus on detail and on-time delivery – a well-rounded project manager
  • Experience with various CRM and relationship management tools
  • Curious, empathetic, and methodical, but comfortable in a fast-paced environment 
  • A deep-tech enthusiast. Experience with national security, aerospace or clean tech is an important plus
  • Medium to expert level in Excel and other MS Office software. Must be tech-savvy
  • Relentlessly action-driven (testing, measuring, iterating) and self-directed
  • Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

Our Values:

  • Boldness: We have the fortitude to forge new paths and push beyond our comfort
  • Unity: We treat our clients, team members and partners as we would like to be treated - we are one united team
  • Introspection: We recognize introspection is the necessary ingredient in which self-improvement flourishes
  • Leadership: We embrace servant leadership - putting the interests of client, team partners and partners first
  • Decisiveness: We have a strong bias towards action

Compensation: 

  • Base salary range - $125-140k based on education and experience
  • Ability to earn upside bonus and equity, rapid career progression
  • A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match, health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, flexible PTO, employer paid disability insurance, parental leave, transportation, wellness reimbursements, flexible work arrangements, amongst others.

Location: We are open to candidates from Southern California, Austin, TX, and Arlington, VA (our headquarters is located in Arlington, VA, where we offer a hybrid work schedule - three days in person at our Arlington office and two days remote)

Travel: Ability and willingness to travel domestically is required (15-20%).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

At FedTech, we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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