Managing Director
Core
Chief executive and strategic leader of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) OnRamp Hub, driving mission-focused outcomes and positioning the Hub as a premier defense innovation gateway for Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
Role type
Senior IC Managing Director (Defense Innovation & Public-Private Partnerships)
Builds
Defense innovation programs, technology transition opportunities, and public-private partnerships aligned with Department of Defense priorities.
Domain
National Defense, Technology Commercialization, Innovation Ecosystems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, program management, stakeholder engagement, team management, budget management, strategic planning, organizational performance management, relationship building, cross-sector collaboration (government/academia/industry/nonprofit)
Preferred skills
Defense Innovation Unit experience, public-private partnership management, technology transition knowledge, venture capital familiarity, regional innovation ecosystem knowledge, federally funded program management
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Provide vision and direction for Hub operations, partnerships, programs, and personnel; serve as primary interface with DIU leadership; align regional innovation capabilities with DoD priorities; foster technology transition opportunities; ensure operational excellence across Hub functions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight