Technology and Venture Consultant

FedTech • Arlington, VA

7d • $85 - $100 • Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re excited to turn breakthrough technologies into real-world ventures while working with founders, inventors, and stakeholders - we’d love to connect!
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 US 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:
FedTech is seeking a Technology & Venture Consultant to support the sourcing, evaluation, and commercialization of emerging technologies across federal, university, and startup ecosystems. This role will work directly with small businesses, inventors, and program stakeholders to conduct technical and market due diligence and help translate early-stage innovation into actionable commercialization pathways. You will contribute to accelerator, venture studio, and advisory programs by conducting rigorous analysis, preparing client-facing deliverables, and managing stakeholder coordination. This position requires strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to bridge technical insight with business strategy.

Requirements

• Master’s/PhD with 2+ years OR Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience in consulting, technology commercialization, venture advisory, technology transfer, innovation programs, or a related professional environment.
• Background in STEM, engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, or a related technical field, with the ability to understand and evaluate complex technical concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct structured research, synthesize disparate information, and translate technical analysis into clear business recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, and leading client calls or stakeholder briefings.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work on tight timelines.
• Entrepreneurial orientation and intellectual curiosity, with a strong interest in technology commercialization and national innovation priorities.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve research, analysis, workflow efficiency, and overall program execution.

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with the federal innovation ecosystem, particularly SBIR/STTR programs and non-dilutive funding mechanisms; experience within the DoW SBIR ecosystem is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate technologies from federal labs, universities, startups, and industry partners across multiple FedTech programs.
• Conduct technical and commercial due diligence, including competitive landscape analyses, invention disclosure reviews, and assessment of R&D maturity and market potential.
• Interview subject matter experts, researchers, founders, and technical teams to understand core technologies, value propositions, and commercialization pathways.
• Translate complex scientific and engineering concepts into clear, structured evaluations and actionable recommendations.
• Synthesize research findings into commercialization roadmaps that support transition from R&D to market deployment.
• Prepare client-ready reports, presentations, briefing materials, and written deliverables that clearly communicate technical and market insights.
• Build and maintain relationships with inventors, entrepreneurs, technology transfer offices, government stakeholders, and ecosystem partners.
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery across client engagements and programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including the thoughtful use of AI-enabled tools and emerging software platforms to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency across analysis and deliverables.

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, amongst others.

What This Job Offers

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