Alaska Innovation Strategy & Partnerships Lead

University of Alaska; Fairbanks, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Paid annual leave

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Director of Strategy & Engagement leads ACMA's Strategy, Engagement & Ecosystem Development and is a member of the organization’s leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position drives long-range strategy, partnerships, and ecosystem development across Alaska’s innovation landscape.

Based at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the role collaborates with research, translation, and workforce initiatives to secure external investments and public policy support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in organizational strategy, economic development, strategic partnerships, or related fields.
• Equivalents considered; PhD preferred but not required.
• Highly desired: experience with Alaska Native Corporations, tribal organizations, or Indigenous communities.
• Experience with NSF, DOE, EDA, DoD, or federal programs; familiarity with minerals, mining, energy, or tech commercialization ecosystems.
• Experience supporting statewide or national strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead ACMA's Strategy, Engagement & Ecosystem Development and serve on the leadership team.
• Coordinate across Research & Development, Translation to Practice, and Workforce Development to align priorities and investments.
• Cultivate strategic relationships among industry, Alaska Native organizations, tribes, investors, universities, and government partners to advance the Engine's long-term success.
• Advise ACMA leadership on strategic opportunities, policy developments, funding strategies, partnerships, and organizational alignment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

PhD preferred

Job description

The Director of Strategy & Engagement leads ACMA's Strategy, Engagement & Ecosystem Development and is a member of the organization’s leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position drives long-range strategy, partnerships, and ecosystem development across Alaska’s innovation landscape.

Based at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the role collaborates with research, translation, and workforce initiatives to secure external investments and public policy support.