Executive Director- STATION DC

Capital Factory•Washington, DC

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

STATION DC is a nonprofit innovation hub founded to accelerate frontier-technology entrepreneurship and bridge the gap between technology, policy, and capital in Washington, D.C. It unites founders, investors, policymakers, military, and industry leaders through curated events, mentorship, and strategic programming. In partnership with Capital Factory, STATION DC is building the platform where innovators shaping space, defense, energy, autonomy, biotech, and other frontier sectors can connect, collaborate, and influence decision-making at the nation’s center of power. We are looking for an Executive Director who isn't just a manager, but a visionary builder and super-connector ready to lead the charge at the nation's center of power.

Requirements

Executive-level leadership experience (MD, ED, or VP), ideally within a non-profit or mission-driven organization, leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-million dollar budgets.
Experienced fundraiser and relationship-builder, comfortable asking for and closing seven-figure commitments.
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments across the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and Silicon Valley.
Documentor who uses AI tools and organized systems to turn chaos into scalable processes.
Organized and plans ahead, but doesn’t get stressed out when things change at the last minute.
Storyteller with influence, able to inspire stakeholders and attract investment across the country.
Available to work during evening events and weekends when the mission demands it.
Passion for startups and technology.
Transparent and over-communicates.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Communicates when unable to meet a deadline and suggests a solution.
Professional and presentable, greets everyone cheerfully.
Ready to deal with an immature student, a pushy salesperson, top VC’s, a fortune 500 CEO, and even the President of the United States.
Excited to work in the office five days a week and have reliable transportation.
Have a quiet place where they can work remotely with fast internet.
Security aware. Have a passcode on computers and phones and use a password manager.
Able to efficiently use the Google suite of productivity tools (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
Embraces and actively uses AI tools to work smarter and move faster.
Available to attend DREAMCON, a week-long staff summit, in January each year.
Inbox Zero every day.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a non-profit or mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Vision: Oversee and execute a high-stakes strategic plan to advance frontier technologies across defense, reindustrialization, and health, positioning STATION DC as a national leader.
Build Elite Partnerships: Steward executive-level relationships across the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and Silicon Valley to bridge the gap between builders and policymakers.
Drive Revenue & Sustainability: Lead the revenue strategy to secure over $1.5M in annual funding through unrestricted grants and multi-year strategic partnership commitments.
Recruit Top Talent & Startups: Aggressively recruit high-growth startups, Tier 1 investors, and elite mentors into the STATION community to create a critical mass of innovation.
Advocate for Innovation: Engage directly with policymakers to influence tech-friendly legislation that ensures national competitiveness in critical frontier sectors.
Curate High-Value Programming: Oversee signature events and "Meeting Ground" initiatives that facilitate high-profile visits and high-leverage introductions.
Cultivate Mission-Driven Culture: Establish a high-performance, "badass" team culture with minimal undesired turnover, serving as the face of the organization.

Benefits

128 hours of paid time off annually
Company-observed holidays
Winter Break
Parental leave (10 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents)
100% employer-paid employee-only benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with a 50% company match, up to a maximum employer contribution of 3% of salary
Additional workplace and facility benefits, where applicable
Technology stipend beginning on the first-year anniversary
A priceless network