Venture Strategy Consultant

Job Description

If youre excited to scale advisory programs and help bring breakthrough technologies to market - wed love to connect!

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 supported over 1000 companies that have collectively raised more than $5B in funding while also partnering with hundreds of corporate government and university clients.

What youll do:

We are seeking a Venture Strategy Consultant to lead high-impact commercialization engagements for SBIR/STTR-funded dual-use startups. This role is delivery-focused and analytical combining structured research founder-facing advisory work and disciplined execution within a defined commercialization framework. You will work directly with early-stage companies especially in defense and energy markets helping translate complex technologies into actionable commercialization strategy.

Typical functions include:

• Lead TABA consulting engagements with SBIR/STTR-funded small businesses to support commercialization of emerging technologies.
• Conduct structured interviews with founders and technical teams to assess value propositions R&D strategy commercialization readiness and market positioning.
• Perform technical competitive and market diligence using structured frameworks and AI-enabled research tools.
• Synthesize information and develop actionable next steps commercialization roadmaps techno-economic assessments and strategic growth recommendations.
• Actively engage with external networks including investors industry partners federal program offices and ecosystem stakeholders to inform advisory work and create actionable connections for clients.
• Provide guidance across SBIR/STTR pathways non-dilutive funding strategy IP positioning compliance considerations and capital readiness.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality written reports and strategic briefings that inform critical growth decisions.
• Manage engagement timelines expectations and deliverable quality across multiple concurrent projects.
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve internal tools templates and AI-driven workflows.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience in consulting venture advisory innovation programs or technology commercialization or equivalent advanced education with 2 years of experience
• Familiarity with the U.S. SBIR/STTR ecosystem; prior TABA experience is a plus
• Strong analytical capability with ability to synthesize technical and competitive information into clear commercialization strategy.
• Experience working with early-stage startups particularly in defense dual-use or energy markets.
• Demonstrated ability to build and leverage professional networks across innovation investment or federal technology ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while delivering several client engagements in parallel within a structured advisory framework.
• Clear enthusiasm for leveraging AI and modern research tools to increase analytical depth and delivery efficiency.
• Strong written communication skills including experience drafting technical or strategic reports.
• Interest in defense and/or energy innovation ecosystems
• Self-directed accountable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced advisory environment.

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: $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:

The position will be set up as a hybrid work arrangement in either of the following locations:

• 3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington VA and 2 days remote
• 2 days in person at our office in Boston MA and 3 days remote