Venture Ops Lead
Core
Lead investor engagement, convert assessments into contracted services, and manage venture operations for defense and intelligence clients.
Role type
Senior IC venture operations lead
Builds
Contracted advisory services and strategic assessments for government/defense clients
Domain
Defense, intelligence, national security
Required skills
investor engagement, contract negotiation, stakeholder coordination, commercial outcome analysis, source-sharing management, analytic independence, strategic planning, operational frameworks, executive decision support, process improvement
Preferred skills
active Top Secret clearance, intelligence/defense experience, strategic planning, data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, team leadership
Technologies
data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management
Responsibilities
Lead investor engagement and convert assessments into contracted services; Define deliverables, windows, and terms for continuing advice programs; Coordinate with Venture Operations Officer on DC engagements; Use assessments to inform origination priorities; Review commercial outcomes and report realized value; Manage source-sharing decisions with counsel; Protect analytic independence and separate direct consideration from non-cash economics; Adjust engagement sequences based on evidence and partner demand
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
