SOFWERX Technology Transition & STEM Program Manager

Technology Transition & Stem Program Manager

SOFWERX (SWX) was established under a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DEFENSEWERX (DWX). SWX is a platform designed and operated to increase collaboration and innovation, as well as explore, experiment, and assess promising technology for USSOCOM. Its expanding ecosystem brings together traditional and non-traditional problem solvers to identify, develop, and deliver innovative, disruptive capabilities that provide decisive advantages to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Warfighter. Our team operates with a shared mindset of collaboration, stepping in to support one another as needed to ensure collective success.

The Technology Transition & STEM Program Manager serves as SWX's lead coordinator for Tech Tuesday Program Management, tracking transitions and STEM outreach and coordination. This position is responsible for identifying promising technologies from Federal laboratories, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), academia, industry, and other innovation organizations and coordinating mechanisms to increase exposure and information sharing with our USSOCOM stakeholders. In addition, the position leads SWX's STEM outreach initiatives throughout the Tampa Bay region, developing programs that inspire and educate future generations of scientists, engineers, technologists, innovators, and leaders in support of the SOF Warfighter mission. The position is based in Tampa, Florida and reports directly to the SWX Deputy Director.

Key Functional Areas:

• Technology Transition (T2) and Tech Tuesday Program Management
• STEM Program Management

Essential Functions:

• Technology Transition & Innovation Ecosystem
• Tech Tuesday Program Management
• Market Research & Data Management
• STEM Program Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Technology, Business, Education, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be substituted.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in technology programs, STEM education, outreach, program management, research organizations, innovation ecosystems, government programs, or related fields.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, other planning programs, and possess technical writing proficiency.
• Experience with submission intake applications such as HubSpot, Submittable, or similar.
• Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events, programs, workshops, or community engagement activities.

Other Key Requirements:

• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a U.S security clearance or successfully obtain and maintain ITAR license
• Good planning and organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Professional attitude with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Defensewerx Values:

• Teamwork: Leverage our strengths to achieve our objectives
• Integrity: Honor commitments to all those we serve
• Excellence: Deliver clear and measurable outcomes aligned to program and partner objectives
• Empathy: Truly seek to understand and value others' place and position
• Innovation: Advance the art of the possible

Defensewerx offers competitive and comprehensive benefits package options for full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• HSA/FSA options
• 401K
• Supplemental health insurance
• Concierge Telemedicine
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons. Defensewerx does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other nonmerit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Defensewerx directly.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the essential job required, management reserves the rights to modify, add, or remove duties from jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.