Venture Ops Lead

BeyondSOF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BeyondSOF in New York pursues a senior role focused on investor engagement and strategic advisory services. You will convert assessments into contracted services and scoped continuing programs, coordinating with senior leadership to ensure deliverables, capacity, and renewal criteria are aligned with client needs.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance, with strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional

Qualifications

• TEN+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position.
• Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Affairs, Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead investor engagement; convert assessments into contracted services and scoped continuing advice programs.
• Define deliverables, windows, terms; ensure capacity and renewal criteria are documented and reviewed.
• Coordinate with Venture Operations Officer on DC engagements, liaison, and partner follow‑through.
• Use assessments to inform origination priorities; return investor requirements to analytic owners promptly.
• Review commercial outcomes; resolve issues; report realized value and renewal evidence for decisions.
• Manage source‑sharing decisions with counsel; record rights, recipients, and onboarding contacts.
• Protect analytic independence; separate direct consideration from non‑cash economics transparently.
• Adjust engagement sequences as evidence, capacity, and partner demand change across markets.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Affairs, Management, or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

What You Will Do:

• Lead investor engagement; convert assessments into contracted services and scoped continuing advice programs.


• Define deliverables, windows, terms; ensure capacity and renewal criteria are documented and reviewed.


• Coordinate with Venture Operations Officer on DC engagements, liaison, and partner follow‑through.


• Use assessments to inform origination priorities; return investor requirements to analytic owners promptly.


• Review commercial outcomes; resolve issues; report realized value and renewal evidence for decisions.


• Manage source‑sharing decisions with counsel; record rights, recipients, and onboarding contacts.


• Protect analytic independence; separate direct consideration from non‑cash economics transparently.


• Adjust engagement sequences as evidence, capacity, and partner demand change across markets.

What You Will Need:

• TEN (10)+ years of relevant experience.


• Must be a U.S. Citizen.


• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “TOP SECRET” security clearance


• Demonstrated experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position.


• Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders.


• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results.


• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Affairs, Management, or a related field.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.


• Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or private‑sector mission environments.


• Experience developing strategic plans, assessments, technical products, or operational frameworks.


• Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.


• Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, or operational planning.


• Experience supporting executive decision‑making and governance processes.


• Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or technical initiatives.


• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, and mission outcomes.