Job Description
What you'll do:
You will lead the design, execution, and growth of accelerator programs that support technology commercialization, venture creation, and strategic partnerships across the defense, homeland security, and dual-use innovation ecosystem. Ideal candidate would bring a strong program management background, thrive in fast-paced environments, and can build trusted relationships across government, industry, startups, and research organizations. This position requires a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to manage complex, multi-phase initiatives from strategy through execution.
Typical functions include:
- Lead and execute multi-phase accelerator and commercialization programs supporting defense, homeland security, and dual-use innovation sponsors.
- Source, evaluate, and transition emerging technologies from federal labs, research institutions, startups, and international partners into commercialization and mission-driven opportunities.
- Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry, venture, and innovation ecosystems to align program outcomes with mission priorities.
- Advise participating startups and technology teams on government funding pathways, procurement processes, small business programs, and commercialization strategies.
- Plan and host demo days, technology showcases, pitch competitions, testing events, and stakeholder engagements that connect ventures with end-users, acquisition leaders, and technical evaluators.
- Track and communicate program performance metrics, including venture progress, commercialization milestones, stakeholder engagement, and ROI to sponsors and leadership teams.
- Support operational execution through management of timelines, deliverables, budgets, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
- Represent FedTech at industry events, government forums, conferences, and partner engagements to strengthen organizational visibility and business development efforts.
- Contribute to evolving organizational priorities by supporting new initiatives, strategic projects, and process improvements as needed
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience supporting defense innovation, technology commercialization, venture programs, or entrepreneurship initiatives, particularly within or alongside government organizations.
- Familiarity with DoD, Navy, homeland security, or dual-use innovation ecosystems and related commercialization pathways.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across government, startups, industry, and research communities.
- Demonstrated program or project management experience overseeing complex initiatives, coordinating multiple workstreams, and managing events or deliverables in fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings and convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience using data and reporting to support decision-making and program success.
- Comfortable using collaboration and productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Airtable, Slack, Beautiful.ai, Forecast, and similar platforms.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and self-driven, with an entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership in a dynamic environment.
Compensation:
- Base salary range: $92-110k
- The salary range listed for this position is based on market data and internal compensation structure. The final compensation package will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills and education. This range is not a guarantee of compensation, and offers may fall outside this range in exceptional cases.
- In addition to the base salary, compensation includes performance based bonus (OTE) and ability to earn equity
- A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match, health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, accrued PTO, professional development funds, employer paid disability insurance, parental leave, transportation and wellness reimbursements, amongst others.
Location:
- Open to candidates in Arlington (VA), Austin (TX), Boston (MA), Los Angeles (CA), and Huntsville (AL)
- Hybrid in Arlington, Austin & Boston; remote in Los Angeles and Huntsville.
Travel: 10-20% based on business needs
