Innovation Partnership Business Process Consultant

We're seeing an exceptional Senior Business Process Consultant to serve as a trusted front office partner supporting collaborative research initiatives across diverse emerging technology domains.

This role demands a highly independent, detail-oriented professional capable of supporting senior leadership with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will coordinate complex relationships with multiple stakeholders, manage high-visibility briefings, and serve as a force multiplier for leadership.

The candidate will have a deep understanding for the organization and be capable of seamlessly integrating into a fast-paced front office environment, operating with the pace and precision required to support the customer's innovation ecosystem and technology transition activities.

Front Office and Leadership Support

Manage leadership calendars and coordinate complex scheduling requirements
• Prepare briefings for senior leadership, interagency partners, and Congressional audiences
• Draft communications with exceptional attention to detail and appropriate polish for the intended audience

Program Management Support

• Provide programmatic assistance with collaborative research activities
• Facilitate communication between multiple stakeholders
• Track requirements and deliverables across the portfolio
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and programmatic reporting requirements
• Take ownership of assigned tasks from initiation through completion
• Prepare meeting notes and distribute program communications via email and cable traffic

Budget and Contracts Management

• Provide budget management support and financial oversight for collaborative research activities
• Support non-FAR based agreement administration and contract management
• Utilize organizational budget tools and financial management systems for tracking and reporting

Travel and Administrative Support

• Coordinate travel arrangements including cables, logistics, and detailed itineraries
• Process cables for travel authorization and trip reporting
• Manage taskings and organizational requirements in knowledge management systems

Communications and Knowledge Management

• Manage communications flow including highlights, taskings, and priority items
• Organize and maintain workspace for program documentation
• Conduct research and gather supplemental information to support leadership decision-making
• Perform quality assurance/quality control and due diligence on all data and deliverables

Required Qualifications

Must have active TS/SCI w/poly

Professional Experience

• Program management experience in intelligence or DoD/DoW environments
• COTR experience or equivalent contracts oversight
• Experience supporting senior executive leadership
• Experience preparing briefings for Congressional, interagency, or senior executive audiences

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with cable system
• Experience with organizational systems and tools including document management, financial systems, and tasking platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to plan and lead major assignments independently
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills with ability to tailor content to audience
• Outstanding attention to detail with commitment to quality assurance/quality control
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts across diverse competency areas
• Experience navigating complex multi-organizational partnerships

Work Style and Characteristics

• Independent and self-sufficient: Requires minimal supervision; trusted to execute with excellence
• Detail-oriented: Understands the level of polish for sensitive, high-visibility products
• Accountable: Takes ownership and follows through on commitments
• Team-focused: Willing to help colleagues and share knowledge across the organization
• Agile and collaborative: Adapts quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Minimum of 8 years experience with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, or 3 years with PhD
• Experience may be substituted for education, subject to customer approval

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with university research partnerships, federally-funded research centers, or academic collaboration models
• Knowledge of DoD/DoW or IC innovation programs or innovation intermediary organizations
• Experience supporting emerging technology initiatives or innovation accelerators

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