Innovation Partnership Business Process Consultant

Were seeing an exceptional Senior Business Process Consultant to serve as a trusted front office partner supporting collaborative research initiatives across diverse emerging technology domains.

This role demands a highly independent detail-oriented professional capable of supporting senior leadership with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will coordinate complex relationships with multiple stakeholders manage high-visibility briefings and serve as a force multiplier for leadership.

The candidate will have a deep understanding for the organization and be capable of seamlessly integrating into a fast-paced front office environment operating with the pace and precision required to support the customers innovation ecosystem and technology transition activities.

Front Office and Leadership Support

• Manage leadership calendars and coordinate complex scheduling requirements
• Prepare briefings for senior leadership interagency partners and Congressional audiences
• Draft communications with exceptional attention to detail and appropriate polish for the intended audience

Program Management Support

• Provide programmatic assistance with collaborative research activities
• Facilitate communication between multiple stakeholders
• Track requirements and deliverables across the portfolio
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and programmatic reporting requirements
• Take ownership of assigned tasks from initiation through completion
• Prepare meeting notes and distribute program communications via email and cable traffic

Budget and Contracts Management

• Provide budget management support and financial oversight for collaborative research activities
• Support non-FAR based agreement administration and contract management
• Utilize organizational budget tools and financial management systems for tracking and reporting

Travel and Administrative Support

• Coordinate travel arrangements including cables logistics and detailed itineraries
• Process cables for travel authorization and trip reporting
• Manage taskings and organizational requirements in knowledge management systems

Communications and Knowledge Management

• Manage communications flow including highlights taskings and priority items
• Organize and maintain workspace for program documentation
• Conduct research and gather supplemental information to support leadership decision-making
• Perform quality assurance/quality control and due diligence on all data and deliverables

Required Qualifications

Must have active TS/SCI w/poly

Professional Experience

• Program management experience in intelligence or DoD/DoW environments
• COTR experience or equivalent contracts oversight
• Experience supporting senior executive leadership
• Experience preparing briefings for Congressional interagency or senior executive audiences

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with cable system
• Experience with organizational systems and tools including document management financial systems and tasking platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint Word Excel).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan and lead major assignments independently
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills with ability to tailor content to audience
• Outstanding attention to detail with commitment to quality assurance/quality control
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts across diverse competency areas
• Experience navigating complex multi-organizational partnerships

Work Style and Characteristics

• Independent and self-sufficient: Requires minimal supervision; trusted to execute with excellence
• Detail-oriented: Understands the level of polish for sensitive high-visibility products
• Accountable: Takes ownership and follows through on commitments
• Team-focused: Willing to help colleagues and share knowledge across the organization
• Agile and collaborative: Adapts quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Minimum of 8 years experience with BS/BA 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD
• Experience may be substituted for education subject to customer approval

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with university research partnerships federally-funded research centers or academic collaboration models
• Knowledge of DoD/DoW or IC innovation programs or innovation intermediary organizations
• Experience supporting emerging technology initiatives or innovation accelerators

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