Technology Transfer Project Manager

DEFENSEWERX • Niceville, FL

1d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Technology Transfer (T2) Project Manager supports Doolittle Institute’s technology transfer and transition efforts by engaging industry, academia, government, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration, commercialization, and technology transition. The role supports outreach initiatives, events, workshops, and STEM outreach; conducts research; develops and tracks opportunities; and connects external partners with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) technologies, capabilities, and research and development needs.

The position calls for a foundational understanding of technology transfer and transition, business development experience, and familiarity with the Department of Defense or other federal agencies. Experience supporting or working with small businesses is preferred. The Project Manager independently manages assigned projects from initiation through completion, adapting to changing priorities and ambiguous requirements while maintaining effective communication, organization, and follow-through.

Doolittle Institute is an AFRL Innovation Institute and a member of the DEFENSEWERX Family of Innovation Hubs. It supports AFRL by fostering partnerships, developing the future workforce, enabling technology delivery to warfighters, and licensing and commercializing AFRL technologies in the private sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM or business field; a combination of equivalent experience and education may be considered.
• Three to five years of experience with technology transfer and/or commercialization programs, including spin-outs, patent licensing, cooperative agreements, entrepreneurial training, and private and/or public investment.
• Prior business development experience or experience in another role requiring targeted market research and outreach.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with little supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical documents and produce brief technology summaries.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a security clearance or successfully obtain and maintain an ITAR license.
• Must not have conflicts of interest affecting DWX or its partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive results through collaboration.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or working with small businesses.
• Foundational understanding of technology transfer and transition efforts.
• Familiarity working with or within the Department of Defense or other federal agencies.
• Desire to serve, mentor, guide, and develop others and promote DWX core values and a positive working environment.
• Genuine passion for advancing the DWX mission and creating a sustainable and thriving organization.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with industry, small businesses, academia, and government to connect external partners with AFRL technologies and collaboration opportunities.
• Represent Doolittle Institute at conferences, networking events, and industry forums, explaining its services and pathways for engaging with AFRL and the broader innovation ecosystem.
• Support technology transfer and transition events, workshops, and STEM outreach by assisting with logistics, stakeholder communications, and post-event follow-up.
• Identify and track industry leads, potential partners, and relevant opportunities using CRM databases, SAM.gov, and other applicable resources.
• Maintain stakeholder records using business intelligence and customer relationship management tools, such as HubSpot; generate reports and track metrics supporting program goals, outreach, and business development.
• Analyze and synthesize technical and relevant information into clear, actionable summaries and materials for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Support promotion and commercialization of AFRL technologies by identifying potential industry applications and connecting technologies with organizations that may commercialize or transition them.
• Independently manage assigned projects from initiation through completion, adapting to evolving priorities and ambiguous requirements while maintaining communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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