Project Lead, Energy & Innovation

FedTech; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Health/dental/vision plans

PTO

Professional development funds

Employer paid disability insurance

Parental leave

Transportation and wellness reimburse"

Job summary

FedTech is seeking a driven professional to support the delivery of resilience-focused innovation programs in Arlington, VA. You will collaborate across commercialization, entrepreneurship, and government-focused initiatives, coordinating with clients, advisors, and internal teams to move projects from planning through execution.

The role blends project management, qualitative research, and stakeholder coordination with client-facing delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in innovation programs, accelerators/studios, startups, entrepreneurship, consulting, or related areas.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple workstreams.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing data for project decisions and financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for professional client-facing writing.
• Hands-on experience with AI and productivity tools (Claude, Google Suite, Airtable, Slack, Beautiful.ai, Unanet) and ability to learn new platforms quickly.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and growth-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of programs advancing commercialization of research and emerging tech within government labs and related orgs.
• Coordinate projects from planning to execution, managing timelines, tasks, resources, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Serve as a central coordination point across internal teams, clients, advisors, and ecosystem partners; ensure communication and follow-through.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information to derive insights and inform decisions.
• Support client-facing meetings by preparing agendas, materials, and coordinating logistics.
• Develop client-facing materials and presentations using tools like Beautiful.ai and Canva.
• Support entrepreneur/startup engagement through outreach, workshops, events, coaching, and onboarding.
• Coordinate workshops, webinars, and ecosystem events, including logistics and platforms.
• Engage with the regional innovation ecosystem, connecting companies, customers, advisors, investors to FedTech activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align program efforts and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Take on new projects to support evolving program and organizational needs.

Skills

Project management

Relationship-building

Communication

Data analysis

Time management

Learning mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

Claude

Google Suite

Airtable

Slack

Beautiful.ai

Unanet

Job description

If you're passionate about turning emerging technologies into successful ventures, we'd love to connect.

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:

This role supports the delivery of innovation programs and client engagements across the Resilient Economies portfolio. You’ll work across commercialization, entrepreneurship, and innovation initiatives, partnering with clients, entrepreneurs, advisors, and internal teams to move projects from planning through execution.

The role combines project management, qualitative research and analysis, stakeholder coordination, and client-facing delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute across a range of programs from state and regional initiatives, as well as federal government contracts focused on energy and adjacent sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of programs that advance the commercialization of research, emerging technologies, and innovation within government labs and other organizations.
• Coordinate projects from planning through execution, managing timelines, tasks, resources, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
• Serve as a key coordination point across internal teams, clients, external advisors, and ecosystem partners, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and follow-through.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information to develop insights, inform project decisions, and contribute to client-ready deliverables.
• Support client-facing meetings by preparing agendas and materials, coordinating logistics, capturing key takeaways, and driving follow-up actions.
• Develop presentations, reports, and other client-facing materials using tools such as Beautiful.ai and Canva.
• Support entrepreneur and startup engagement through outreach, workshops, events, coaching, and onboarding.
• Coordinate workshops, webinars, and ecosystem events, including logistics, communications, technology platforms, and follow-up.
• Actively engage with the innovation ecosystem in the region - connecting with companies, customers, advisors, and investors and integrating them into FedTech activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align program efforts and strengthen relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Support evolving program and organizational needs by taking on new projects and responsibilities when needed

What success looks like:

• First 90 days: You’ve developed a strong understanding of programs, clients, tools, and ways of working. You’re independently managing defined tasks and contributing meaningfully to project execution.
• By six months: You’re independently coordinating recurring workstreams, effectively managing timelines, stakeholders, advisors, and deliverables with limited oversight.
• By twelve months: You’re a trusted project contributor who can independently manage core project responsibilities, develop strong client-facing materials, synthesize information into actionable insights, and proactively identify risks and opportunities. You have learned how budgets, scope, and client relationships work by sitting alongside the people who own them.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in innovation programs, accelerators/studios, startups, entrepreneurship, consulting, or entrepreneurial support organizations. Relevant graduate-level project experience or internships will also be considered.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Ability in relationship-building and client relations, adept at connecting with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing data to support projects, inform decision-making, and support financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional client-facing writing.
• Hands-on experience with AI and productivity tools such as Claude, Google Suite, Airtable, Slack, Beautiful.ai, and Unanet, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new platforms.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and growth-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to continuous learning.

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: $70-90k
  • 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:

The position will be set up as a hybrid work arrangement in our Arlington, VA headquarters (3 days in person, 2 days remote)

Travel:

Up to 10% based on business needs