Internal Posting-Senior Innovation Project Manager

DEFENSEWERX • Vicksburg, MS

3d • $135,000 - $145,000

About The Position

ERDCWERX empowers industry and academia to identify new partnerships for innovation and commercialization with ERDC and invites non-traditional defense contractors to submit, at no cost, solutions to specific projects identified by ERDC. Located in Vicksburg, MS, ERDCWERX (EWX) was created under a Partnership Intermediary Agreement between DEFENSEWERX and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).

This position is open to current employees only.

JOB SUMMARY
Works closely with EWX, DWX, and ERDC personnel to oversee the investigation, design, implementation, and support of tech challenge and other technology transfer and transition (T3) initiatives
Supervises, coaches, and develops the EWX project team of 4 individuals
Develops initiatives that invite and compel submissions from businesses, universities, and individual innovators by collaborating with economic development professionals, business associations, and other key referral sources
Provides guidance and direct support for ERDC partnering and contracting efforts
Introduces and supports processes and tools for implementation and evaluation of innovation technologies and project management
Collaborates with the EWX Director, Deputy Director, and EWX team to support the growth and quality of the EWX program of work
Contributes to the formation of EWX and DWX special projects and strategy as appropriate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience working in strategic planning, sales management, supervision/personnel management, process improvement, project management, and/or technology transfer
• Be a self-starter that is well organized, efficient, has excellent time management and can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Have a genuine passion for working in a small, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization that is stretching itself, growing and highly focused on mission and impact
• Flexible thinker, ability to work with a team to co-create and co-design ideas and plans, strategic problem solver, quick learner
• Must pass a background check prior to employment
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge of intellectual property agreements and technology transfer/transition
• Mastery of processes and tools that support and enable teamwork
• Ability to establish trust and credibility among industry contacts and compel interest in T3 opportunities
• A highly collaborative nature with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to enable and support multiple complex projects at once
• Ability to work collaboratively but also independently with minimal supervision
• Have a genuine passion for working in a small, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization that is stretching itself, growing and highly focused on mission and impact
• Flexible thinker, ability to work with a team to co-create and co-design ideas and plans, strategic problem solver, quick learner

Responsibilities

• Guide and support EWX project intake and project formulation and implementation
• Support EWX team roles in project planning, budgeting, and tracking, systems optimization, tech evaluation, activity reporting, promotional messaging, and market research
• Capture and communicate best practices that could benefit EWX
• Collaborate with other team members to scout, validate, and incorporate technical and planning tools to maximize EWX efficiencies and effectiveness
• Build and foster tech- and process-focused relationships with ERDC and other DoD/Industry/Academia customers as well as DWX innovation hubs
• Identify and develop new partnerships with organizations, networks and groups to scale and participate in marketing/communications efforts to disseminate EWX content and project opportunities
• Expand and strengthen processes with EWX marketing/communications and events teams to engage customer leads within industry and government sectors
• Be a part of the outward face of the EWX organization in public speaking, social media, etc.
• Contribute directly to the identification and selection of interns and new team members
• Participate in special projects focusing on technology and innovation
• Provide Director and Deputy Director with strategic input and collaboration
• Assist and collaborate with EWX and ERDC team members
• Support and attend key engagements to represent EWX (technology and industry forums / showcases / events / speeches)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• HSA/FSA options
• 401K
• Supplemental health insurance
• Concierge Telemedicine
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees