Venture Strategy Consultant
About The Position
If you’re excited to scale advisory programs and help bring breakthrough technologies to market - 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: We are seeking a Venture Strategy Consultant to lead high-impact commercialization engagements for SBIR/STTR-funded dual-use startups. This role is delivery-focused and analytical, combining structured research, founder-facing advisory work, and disciplined execution within a defined commercialization framework. You will work directly with early-stage companies, especially in defense and energy markets, helping translate complex technologies into actionable commercialization strategy.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in consulting, venture advisory, innovation programs, or technology commercialization or equivalent advanced education with 2+ years of experience
- Familiarity with the U.S. SBIR/STTR ecosystem; prior TABA experience is a plus
- Strong analytical capability with ability to synthesize technical and competitive information into clear commercialization strategy.
- Experience working with early-stage startups, particularly in defense, dual-use, or energy markets.
- Demonstrated ability to build and leverage professional networks across innovation, investment, or federal technology ecosystems.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently while delivering several client engagements in parallel within a structured advisory framework.
- Clear enthusiasm for leveraging AI and modern research tools to increase analytical depth and delivery efficiency.
- Strong written communication skills, including experience drafting technical or strategic reports.
- Interest in defense and/or energy innovation ecosystems
- Self-directed, accountable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced advisory environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead TABA consulting engagements with SBIR/STTR-funded small businesses to support commercialization of emerging technologies.
- Conduct structured interviews with founders and technical teams to assess value propositions, R&D strategy, commercialization readiness, and market positioning.
- Perform technical, competitive, and market diligence using structured frameworks and AI-enabled research tools.
- Synthesize information and develop actionable next steps, commercialization roadmaps, techno-economic assessments, and strategic growth recommendations.
- Actively engage with external networks, including investors, industry partners, federal program offices, and ecosystem stakeholders to inform advisory work and create actionable connections for clients.
- Provide guidance across SBIR/STTR pathways, non-dilutive funding strategy, IP positioning, compliance considerations, and capital readiness.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality written reports and strategic briefings that inform critical growth decisions.
- Manage engagement timelines, expectations, and deliverable quality across multiple concurrent projects.
- Contribute ideas to continuously improve internal tools, templates, and AI-driven workflows.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
