Navy Accelerator Program Lead

FedTech; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Health/dental/vision

Paid time off

Professional development funds

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Transportation reimbursement

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

FedTech is seeking a results-driven program leader to design and grow accelerator programs that advance Navy technology commercialization and strategic partnerships. You will manage multi-phase initiatives across government, startups, industry and research organizations, drawing on a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

The role requires strong program management, relationship-building and communication skills, with experience guiding ventures through funding pathways and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting Navy innovation, technology commercialization, or entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Direct experience working with or within the US Navy is required, with an understanding of Navy acquisition pathways.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement across government, startups, industry and research.
• Demonstrated program or project management overseeing complex initiatives with multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with data-driven decision support.
• Familiar with collaboration, productivity and AI-enabled tools (Google Workspace, Claude, Airtable, Slack, Beautiful.ai).
• Highly organized with entrepreneurial mindset and ownership in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute multi-phase accelerator and commercialization programs for Navy and dual-use sponsors.
• Source, evaluate, and transition technologies from federal labs, startups and international partners into commercialization opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships across Navy, industry, venture and innovation ecosystems.
• Advise startups on government funding pathways, procurement, SB programs, and commercialization strategies.
• Plan and host demo days, technology showcases and pitch competitions.
• Track program performance metrics and ROI for sponsors and leadership.
• Support operational execution with timelines, budgets, reporting and cross-functional coordination.
• Represent FedTech at industry events and partner engagements to drive visibility.
• Contribute to evolving priorities by supporting new initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Relationship management

Program management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

AI tools proficiency

Tools

Google Workspace

Claude

Airtable

Slack

Beautiful.ai

Job description

FedTech is seeking a results-driven program leader to design and grow accelerator programs that advance Navy technology commercialization and strategic partnerships. You will manage multi-phase initiatives across government, startups, industry and research organizations, drawing on a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

The role requires strong program management, relationship-building and communication skills, with experience guiding ventures through funding pathways and procurement processes.