Project Coordinator (DARPA Commercial Accelerator)

Austin, Texas, United States

CDI Team reporting to CDI Director

Full-time, in office

As a Capital Factory Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of accelerating breakthrough technologies from DARPA’s cutting-edge research portfolio into real-world commercial applications. Supporting the DARPA Commercial Accelerators program at Capital Factory, you will assist teams of DARPA-funded innovators, experienced entrepreneurs, and commercial experts as they rapidly transition game-changing technologies to market. You will collaborate with DARPA performers and program managers, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, serial entrepreneurs, technology experts, and government stakeholders—building a powerful network at the intersection of national security and deep tech commercialization.

Requirements

What you will do…

• Coordinate with SCAs (Senior Commercialization Advisors) to ensure program timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met, while providing SCAs with the necessary resources, data, and connections to effectively mentor DARPA performers.
• Own and manage project operations and outcomes, including scheduling meetings, tracking progress, and maintaining clear communication between DARPA performers, SCAs, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage administrative processes, including contract creation and onboarding SCAs, preparing monthly status reports, tracking key project metrics, and reconciling SCA hours for accurate budget management.
• Track and maintain key program metrics, including technology transition progress, startup growth, and program success indicators, ensuring accurate reporting for executive reviews.
• Liaise with Capital Factory teams to coordinate program support (e.g. due diligence, event planning, VIP visits, and other accelerator-related activities).
• Support outreach and engagement efforts to build an active community of SCAs, investors, and industry partners, ensuring stellar matchmaking for DARPA performers.
• Organize events, roundtables, and working groups to support DARPA initiatives, fostering new connections, investment, and partnership opportunities.
  

You'll know you're successful if....

• DARPA performers successfully hit transition milestones during their program (e.g. product launch, revenue, partnerships, customers, or funding).
• SCAs feel well-supported and have the resources they need to effectively evaluate, mentor, and guide DARPA performers.
• Program milestones and deliverables are consistently met, with clear communication and coordination between all stakeholders.
• You’ve built a strong network of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners actively engaging with DARPA technologies.
• Capital Factory teams work seamlessly with the program, ensuring high-quality due diligence, well-executed events, and productive VIP visits.
• Program operations run smoothly, with clear tracking of progress, measurable impact, and continuous improvements to processes.
• DARPA Commercial Accelerators gains visibility as a key program bridging the gap between deep tech and commercial solutions.

About you…

• You are organized and plan ahead, but you don’t get stressed out when things change at the last minute… because they will. You roll with it.
• You are outgoing and can talk to just about anyone.
• You are a documentor. You make lists and spreadsheets.
• You are a problem solver. You look for ways to make things work better and how to turn chaos into systems.
• You check your email in the evenings and are available to work during evening events and over the weekends when there is a tight deadline. You do what it takes to get the job done.

• You have a reliable laptop computer & smartphone that you are comfortable using for work.

• You plan to stay in Texas for at least two years.

About our team...

• We have a passion for startups and technology. 
• We are transparent and we over-communicate.
• We have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• We communicate when we are not able to meet a deadline and suggest a solution.
• We are professional and presentable and greet everyone cheerfully. We’re ready to deal with an immature student, a pushy salesperson, top VC’s, a fortune 500 CEO, and even the President of the United States.
• We are excited to work in downtown Austin and have reliable transportation.
• We have a quiet place where we can work remotely with fast internet. 
• We are security aware. We have a passc