Market Research Specialist

at  FedTech

JOB DESCRIPTION

If you’re eager to shape the future of innovation by working with researchers, building relationships with stakeholders, and creating impact through partnerships, we should talk.

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 successfully driven deep tech ventures with individuals, companies, universities, and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation.
• The Technology Partnerships team at FedTech works at the forefront of technology, innovation, and intellectual property in universities and federal laboratories to harness the power of technology and enable a strong impact on industry and society. The Technology Partnerships team is responsible for a broad range of project deliverables including identifying technologies and companies for FedTech’s venture creation and accelerator programs, providing customized products and services for small businesses, and consulting on technology transfer operations within other select institutions.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree, majoring in STEM (master’s or PhD preferred) or business (MBA preferred) is required.
• 2-5 years of experience in a full-time research-based role is required.
• 2-5 years of experience working with companies developing dual-use technologies in a strategic business advisory, a consulting environment, or a research capacity, is preferred.
• A basic understanding of the non-dilutive funding ecosystem within the US, including SBIR/STTR grants, is preferred.
• Prior experience with US government contracting is a bonus.
• Prior experience fundraising in private capital markets is a bonus.
• Sound experience managing stakeholder relationships and taking responsibility for client facing deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal executive communication skills, with the ability to lead calls, write technical reports, and edit proposals.
• Attention to detail and a consistent track record of delivering projects on time.
• Desire to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A relentless bias towards action (writing, building, testing, measuring, iterating).
• Independence and drive, requiring little direct supervision while staying hyper-focused on the success of our clients and portfolio companies.
• A positive attitude towards KPIs and targets
• Excitement and ability to thrive in a dynamic and growing company environment.

As a Market Research Specialist on the Technology Partnerships team, you’ll be leading specific aspects of early-stage company advisory and consulting projects with US Government funded Dual-use Startups. This will include technical due diligence, evaluating business plans, assessing relevant markets and competitors, and making recommendations for both future R&D, IP, compliance, and communication strategies.

Typical functions include:

• Interviewing subject matter experts and technical teams to establish a clear understanding of early-stage companies, their core technology, their value proposition, as well as their current R&D, communication, and fundraising strategies.
• Read industry research and develop a sound understanding of complex topics.
• Communicate complex technical and scientific topics with polished business communication skills.
• Build strong relationships with industry experts, entrepreneurs, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Writing comprehensive technological and market evaluations by synthesizing research conclusions and recommendations.