Role OverviewDrive the success of groundbreaking innovation programs, supporting the management and execution of defense innovation programs, and connecting government, entrepreneurs, and partners to advance new technologies.
What You Will Do
Support program operations, coordinate stakeholders, and contribute to the smooth delivery of workshops, events, and program initiatives, including recruiting entrepreneurs and startups, managing project plans, and tracking program budgets.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Successful candidates will have experience in innovation programs, startup accelerators, or entrepreneurship support organizations, and strong project management skills, including budget tracking and multi-workstream coordination.
Requirements
- Experience in innovation programs, startup accelerators, venture creation, or entrepreneurship support organizations
- Familiarity with DOD/Navy innovation initiatives or early-stage technology ventures
- Strong project management skills, including budget tracking and multi-workstream coordination
- Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools, including Excel, Google Suite, Airtable, Forecast, PowerPoint, Beautiful.ai, Canva, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship-building across diverse groups
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation design and client-facing communication
- Experience planning and managing virtual events or workshops
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with a focus on testing, measuring, and iterating to improve outcomes
- Adaptable and solutions-focused, with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward
Benefits
- 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
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