Venture Strategy Consultant

Job Description

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.

Typical functions include:

• 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.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• 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.

Our Values:

• Boldness: We have the fortitude to forge new paths and push beyond our comfort
• Unity: We treat our clients, team members and partners as we would like to be treated - we are one united team
• Introspection: We recognize introspection is the necessary ingredient in which self-improvement flourishes
• Leadership: We embrace servant leadership - putting the interests of client, team partners and partners first
• Decisiveness: We have a strong bias towards action

Compensation: 

• Base salary range: $92-110k
  • The salary range listed for this position is based on market data and internal compensation structure. The final compensation package will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills and education. This range is not a guarantee of compensation, and offers may fall outside this range in exceptional cases.
• In addition to the base salary, compensation includes performance based bonus (OTE) and ability to earn equity 
• 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.

Location:

The position will be set up as a hybrid work arrangement in either of the following locations:

• 3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington, VA, and 2 days remote
• 2 days in person at our office in Boston, MA and 3 days remote