Professional Development Lead, Navy Programs

FedTech•Arlington, VA

4d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

FedTech is seeking a Professional Development Lead for Navy Programs to design and deliver training for Navy programs. This role involves creating knowledge and skills to facilitate technology transfer. The target audiences are researchers and engineers who need to understand technology transfer's role in their work, and technology transfer professionals who require practical skills for agreements, policies, and processes. The position owner will manage the entire learning experience, from curriculum development to delivery and evaluation, ensuring participants gain applicable knowledge and tools.

Requirements

6+ years of experience working in DoW or Navy technology transfer programs, with demonstrated experience designing and delivering training, curriculum, or professional development programs
Practical knowledge of technology transfer agreements and processes, including CRADAs, patent license agreements, and education partnership agreements.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively engage audiences ranging from
Bachelors degree required
U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

an active or transferable security clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop standardized Department of Navy (DON) technology transfer training briefs and professional development materials for Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTAs) to deliver to scientists and engineers, leadership, industry, and academic partners.
Develop practical best-practice resources and toolkits covering areas such as invention evaluation, IP portfolio management, innovation discovery events, IP marketing and licensing, and reverse pitch activities.
Coordinate and support ORTA and Legal training workshops, including developing materials and assisting with delivery.
Develop and distribute a monthly newsletter for DON technology transfer stakeholders, highlighting relevant updates, resources, best practices, and opportunities.
Draft original content for the DON technology transfer Annual Report and provide writing support for FLC and OSW technology transfer award submissions.
Provide technical support and assistance to DON technology transfer offices on training, communications, and related initiatives.
Gather stakeholder feedback and identify opportunities to improve training, professional development resources, and technology transfer capabilities.