ABOUT US:

VT-ARC, a technical services and applied research company, has built an organizational culture marked by four primary values: Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Service. Integral to our success is our staff’s enthusiasm for solving tough problems by working together in teams to get the job done. We foster a culture where every employee’s contribution is valued and performed with integrity while maintaining a fun work environment. VT-ARC strives for excellence in all that is done for our clients, and such an achievement is recognized through service/merit awards. Moreover, we promote a sense of community larger than VT-ARC alone, where staff and institutional resources can be applied in service to our country.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, SKILLS, CAPABILITIES:

• Master’s degree or higher in STEM field (science, technology, engineering, and math). PhD preferred
• 10+ years of strategic business and/or partnership experience, preferrable within the Air Force innovation ecosystem
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning to guide technology development or commercialization
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and diverse teams
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills to ensure clear, accurate information and effective collaboration
• Strong commercial and technology awareness with the ability to identify and develop opportunities, especially in the Federal government space
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong leadership skills and traits

ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLE:

Imagine a role where every conversation could spark innovation, where your ability to connect with others can drive substantial growth, and where your strategic insights shape the future of warfighter technologies. As S&T Partnership Manager for VT-ARC’s Partnership Intermediary (PI) program for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), you will be the strategic technology leader that drives efforts to accelerate the transition of scientific discoveries to the warfighter, build national security innovation ecosystems, strengthen the STEM workforce pipeline, and align partnerships to mission priorities. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to be a catalyst for change, a bridge between visions, and a key architect in our journey toward success.
This position is a contingency hire upon award and sponsor approval. Expected award is around September 15th, 2025

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leverage deep expertise in Air Force innovation ecosystem to identify and develop partnerships across academia, industry, and government agencies
• Provide strategic direction to a team of project managers, analysts, and collaboration specialists to ensure PI activities align with mission objectives
• Guide partnering activities to align research, innovation activities, and ecosystem initiatives with the evolving missions of the DAF and broader DoD enterprise
• Assess the effectiveness of partnerships, identifying areas for improvement