Partner, Corporate Innovation

FedTech • Arlington, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

FedTech is an innovation-services firm and accelerator dedicated to commercializing breakthrough technologies and building dual-use ventures. As we expand our platform, we are launching a new commercial innovation practice and seeking a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader to help build, deliver, and scale this initiative in close partnership with senior leadership.
Who we are:
FedTech is a group of entrepreneurially minded people on a mission to unlock the benefits of technology.
We believe in the value of deep tech and its positive impact on the world, aspiring to democratize access to it for entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
We are venture builders who thrive at the intersection of entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations.
Since 2015, we have supported over 1,000 companies that have collectively raised more than $5B in funding, while also partnering with hundreds of corporate, government, and university clients.
What you’ll do:
As Partner, Corporate Innovation, you will shape and drive FedTech’s commercial innovation practice. This is a high-impact role for a results-oriented leader with a proven track record of transforming organizations through outcome-focused innovation in consulting or professional services. You will work closely with FedTech’s senior leadership to define and launch new offerings, accelerate revenue growth, integrate strategic service acquisitions, and build a high-performing, client-focused team that delivers measurable impact.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience driving service-based growth, anchored in commercial consulting and shaped by work across startups, advisory firms and/or R&D-driven organizations.
• Strong understanding of the corporate innovation landscape, including common challenges, needs, and buying behavior of innovation teams.
• Experience leading or contributing to acquisition integrations (e.g., consulting, design, or prototyping firms).
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex services into clear, compelling offerings.
• Experience managing P&L, with a focus on driving company-level revenue growth and margin performance
• Proven ability to lead, develop and scale high-performing teams
• A collaborative, adaptable leadership style with the ability to manage ambiguity and align stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation, applied technology, and supporting dual-use commercialization.
• Experience in business development and sales execution, from identifying leads to closing high-impact engagements.
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead a new commercial innovation practice that complements and extends FedTech’s core government and venture-building services. Achieve revenue and margin targets each year that are set by the CEO.
• Develop and refine offerings that attract commercial and government clients such as expanding upon core offerings of tech scouting, venture creation, and innovation training.
• Work with the executive team to identify and integrate acquisitions of commercial services firms, aligning service offerings, processes, and cultures between FedTech and acquired entities.
• Partner with the growth team to drive business development through client engagement, pilot conversions and account expansion
• Integrate existing FedTech offerings into the corporate market, collaborating closely with various levels of the organization.
• Serve as a thought leader and internal champion for innovation best practices, staying informed of trends and emerging approaches across industries.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and tailored to experience including base salary, significant bonus and equity opportunities.
• The role also offers a competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match, health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, accrued PTO, professional development funds, employer paid disability insurance, parental leave, transportation and wellness reimbursements, amongst others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level