If you’re a leader passionate about leading a team in creating a meaningful impact in the field of climate and clean energy - then we should talk!
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 successfully driven deep tech ventures with individuals, companies, universities, and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation.
What you’ll do:
FedTech is growing into the world’s leading deep tech innovation platform - in 2024, we’re on track to build 50+ new ventures from scratch around federal IP and accelerate 150+ established startups, along with directly supporting the United States’ R&D innovation engine. As we scale our venture building capabilities, we are looking to have greater regional impact in leading innovation ecosystems. Our initial focuses will be related to national security, aerospace and clean tech-related technologies.
FedTech is expanding its footprint in the climate and clean energy space through ongoing projects with partners such as the DOE, NNSA, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, and others. As climate and clean energy are core pillars for FedTech, we are seeking a leader within this ecosystem to continue driving and growing these efforts.
- Thought Leadership
- Create and maintain executive-level relationships with government agencies, national labs, economic development organizations, city and state officials, academic institutions, and industry.
- Drive growth, retention, and partnership engagement across our community, connecting entrepreneurs, inventors, industry, investors, and other strategic partners.
- Portfolio Management
- Manage portfolio-level profitability, including project-level budgets and staffing.
- Lead FedTech intrapreneurship, Startup Studio, and Accelerator programs focused on commercializing research and innovation, particularly with an emphasis on climate tech and clean energy solutions.
- Demonstrate and teach design research, human-centered design, and agile/lean processes applied to breakthrough technology and venture creation/scaling.
- Stay organized and manage project plans, scoping/billing systems, project documents, and data.
- Leadership and Team Oversight
- Coach, mentor, and motivate junior team members, including SkillBridge fellows, and manage early to mid-career professionals.
- Manage team structure, assignments, billable utilization tracking, and hiring decisions.
- Promote cross-collaboration between delivery teams and business functions within FedTech.
- Participate in FedTech Leadership strategy sessions, including quarterly performance reviews and annual offsites.
- Client Management/Business Development
- Build strong rapport and trusting relationships with client-partners
- Advise clients on goals and success metrics related to innovation in their workforce, operations, marketing, and partnerships within the context of FedTech programs.
- Own new engagement scoping, client renewals, and upsell opportunities.
- Conduct research and develop proposals.
- Program Development
- Assist in exploring, designing, building, testing, and refining new programs and offerings tailored to partners' and clients' unique needs.
- Personal & Professional Development
- Develop skills to demonstrate, teach, and coach scientists and entrepreneurs.
- Build expertise in deep tech, tech transition, and FedTech offerings.
- Continue professional skill and network development.
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- An advanced degree in business or engineering/science, or equivalent experience
- Approximately 10+ years of experience in relevant industries: entrepreneurship or entrepreneurial support organizations, professional services, management consulting, government contracting, or program management
- 5+ years of direct experience in the clean energy and climate sectors with experience interacting across related stakeholders including state/federal agencies, investors and industry partners
- Passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change.
- Extremely strong program management skills, including relevant software tools (e.g., excel, asana, ppt, airtable, etc.)
- Experience leading high performing teams
- Experience in executing, renewing, and growing accounts
- Understanding and experience working with the Department of Energy is preferred
- P&L ownership experience preferred
- Familiarity with the needs of early-stage technology-oriented ventures and/or innovation at large organizations.
- Expert-level communication (oral and written) skills
- Adept at motivating and supporting direct reports and other staff to achieve a shared vision
- Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse set of people
- Relentlessly drives towards action (testing, measuring, iterating)
- PMP and Six Sigma certifications are a plus
- Experience in proposal writing is a plus
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 - 130-160k
- Ability to earn upside bonus and equity, rapid career progression
- A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match, health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, flexible PTO, employer paid disability insurance, parental leave, transportation, wellness reimbursements, amongst others.
Location:
Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington, VA, and 2 days remote) is preferred. We are also open to candidates from Boston, MA, or Los Angeles, CA.
Travel:
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
At FedTech, we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We value the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.