Professional Development Lead, Navy Programs

Job Description

Position Status: This position is contingent upon government contract award and funding.

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 1,000 companies that have collectively raised more than $5B in funding, while also partnering with hundreds of corporate, government, and university clients.

What you'll do:

In this role, you will help build the knowledge and skills that make technology transfer work for Navy programs. You’ll design and deliver training for two key audiences: researchers and engineers who need to understand how technology transfer can support their work, and technology transfer professionals who need the practical skills to navigate agreements, policies, and processes effectively. You’ll own the learning experience from curriculum development through delivery and evaluation, ensuring that participants leave training with the knowledge and tools they need to apply what they’ve learned in their day-to-day work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop standardized Department of Navy (DON) technology transfer training briefs and professional development materials for Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTAs) to deliver to scientists and engineers, leadership, industry, and academic partners.
• Develop practical best-practice resources and toolkits covering areas such as invention evaluation, IP portfolio management, innovation discovery events, IP marketing and licensing, and reverse pitch activities.
• Coordinate and support ORTA and Legal training workshops, including developing materials and assisting with delivery.
• Develop and distribute a monthly newsletter for DON technology transfer stakeholders, highlighting relevant updates, resources, best practices, and opportunities.
• Draft original content for the DON technology transfer Annual Report and provide writing support for FLC and OSW technology transfer award submissions.
• Provide technical support and assistance to DON technology transfer offices on training, communications, and related initiatives.
• Gather stakeholder feedback and identify opportunities to improve training, professional development resources, and technology transfer capabilities.

What success looks like:

• Technology transfer training briefs, best-practice toolkits, workshops, and monthly newsletters are delivered consistently and on schedule.
• Training and workshops are practical, engaging, and well received by participants, with strong positive feedback.
• Resources are clear, actionable, and help technology transfer professionals and research organizations strengthen their practices and capabilities.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience working in DoW or Navy technology transfer programs, with demonstrated experience designing and delivering training, curriculum, or professional development programs
• Practical knowledge of technology transfer agreements and processes, including CRADAs, patent license agreements, and education partnership agreements.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively engage audiences ranging from
• Bachelors degree required
• U.S. citizenship required; an active or transferable security clearance 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: $95-125k
  • 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)
• 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: Arlington, VA