Principal, Corporate Innovation

FedTech • Arlington, VA

8d • $130,000 - $160,000 • 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.
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 the Principal, Corporate Innovation, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering FedTech’s commercial innovation engagements. This is a builder-operator role for someone who thrives in client-facing environments and enjoys turning strategy into execution. You’ll collaborate closely with FedTech’s senior leadership to shape new offerings, grow revenue, integrate service acquisitions, and build a high-performing, client-centric team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in consulting, innovation strategy, venture building, commercialization
• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements with direct involvement in delivery.
• Strong understanding of corporate innovation operating models and common enterprise challenges.
• Experience supporting business development efforts (proposal development, solution design, client expansion).
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and building new capabilities within a growing organization.
• Experience managing small to mid-sized teams.
• Strong facilitation and executive communication skills.
• Passion for applied technology, innovation ecosystems, and dual-use commercialization.
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Innovation & Practice Development
• Build service offerings for the commercial market (e.g., tech scouting, venture creation, innovation training, product development, commercialization strategy).
• Pilot new offerings with clients and iterate based on market feedback.
• Develop repeatable tools, frameworks, and playbooks that improve delivery quality and scalability.
• Recruit and onboard new team members as the practice grows.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and capability building.
• Client Engagement Leadership
• Lead corporate innovation engagements end-to-end, including workshops, innovation sprints, venture design projects, commercialization strategy efforts, and tech scouting initiatives.
• Translate client challenges into structured workplans and actionable innovation roadmaps.
• Facilitate executive sessions and working teams to drive alignment and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with strong client satisfaction.
• Growth & Business Development
• Partner with the growth team on proposals, pitches, and solution design.
• Contribute to pipeline development through relationship building and thought partnership.
• Help convert pilot engagements into longer-term partnerships.
• Own revenue targets through direct engagement leadership and account expansion.

Benefits

• 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, flexible work arrangements, amongst others.

What This Job Offers

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