Program Director
Core
Operational leader responsible for the day-to-day management, execution, and performance of the Washington Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) OnRamp Hub, translating strategy into execution by coordinating ecosystem intelligence, mission engagement, and technology scouting to connect commercial innovation with Department of Defense mission needs.
Role type
Senior Program Director (Defense Innovation & Operations)
Builds
Operational execution of the DIU OnRamp Hub, including standardized services, stakeholder engagement, and event programming.
Domain
Defense innovation, government programs, and technology commercialization.
Required skills
Program management, stakeholder engagement, budget administration, performance metrics monitoring, strategic planning, project management, reporting compliance, technology scouting, readiness assessment, transition activities.
Preferred skills
Defense innovation program experience, public-private partnership management, technology commercialization knowledge, PMP certification.
Technologies
Project management tools, CRM, reporting tools, data-management platforms, collaboration technologies.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations of the DIU OnRamp Hub, coordinate stakeholder engagement across defense, academic, and industry partners, execute Hub programming and events, monitor performance metrics and ensure compliance, manage budgets and financial coordination, support technology transition activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with managerial experience.