Marine Corps Part-Time IMA Reservist

Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Part Time IMA CapacityThe Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) supports the Department of Defense's efforts to create and foster commercial partnerships within multiple innovation ecosystems across the United States. It is staffed by active-duty and reserve personnel, government civilians and contracted consultants.DIU is headquartered in Mountain View, CA with satellite offices in Cambridge, MA, Washington DC, and Austin, TX.This is not an opening to a specific billet, rather a means of indicating your interest in serving in a part time IMA capacity at DIU. The service lead will reach out when we have billet openings and your profile is a match for our current needs.ResponsibilitiesMarine Corps IMA reservists provide part-time support to DIU's Portfolio and Engagement teams based on their military and civilian expertise. Unlike other reserve commands, a reservist's civilian expertise plays a larger role for most of the work they support than their military background.The type of support provided will vary dependent on active projects and programs in progress on the active side. Reservists will provide business operations and professional services in support of the Directors and Program Managers. They may act as an interface between the DOD, entrepreneurs, start-up firms, and commercial technology companies to increase DOD access to leading edge commercial technologies, processes and technical talent.Types of Project SupportConducts market research and engages with commercial sector to support project curation and execution (as needed)Assists on contracting activities and documents in support of the directors and program/project managersTypes of Content Creation SupportTechnical writingDrafting, creating and editing presentations, reports, summaries and minutes of meetings, white papersBranding and storytelling materialsThe ideal candidate should have:Capacity to thrive in a culture where self-motivation is necessary, and communication is paramount. Ability to juggle numerous tasks and competing prioritiesUnderstand the expectations of supervisors/stakeholders/teammates and develop strong working relationships to achieve shared goals. Build strong relationships with both external candidates and internal business partners. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentStrong written and oral communication skills; the ability to present complex matters clearly and simply; effective organizational skills; the ability to be proactive, take initiative and follow throughDemonstrated ability to gather and analyze a variety of data points (qualitative and quantitative) and whittle that information down to the most salient insights for the Portfolio's business needsAbility to distill and communicate highly complex issues for a technical and at times a non-technical audienceProficient computer skills, Google Suite a plusHigh level of responsibility, ownership and accountabilityAble to effectively debate and use data as the basis of your argumentPassion for great DoD-Silicon Valley customer experiences Defense Innovation Unit