Program Manager, Defense & Commercial Innovation

Job Description

If youre passionate about driving the success of groundbreaking innovation programs - 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:

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 Forecast and similar platforms.
• Highly organized adaptable and self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership in a dynamic 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:

• 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.