Private Capital Project Specialist

Private Capital Project Specialist

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

AFWERX is the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and is a Technical Directorate (TD) of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). AFWERX seeks to accelerate agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming innovative technology developers with Airman and Guardian talent. AFWERX teams internationally across academia, industry and government to develop technology, expand talent, and transition dual-use capabilities. This mission is conducted across four operational AFWERX divisions: Ventures (RGV), Spark (RGS), Prime (RGP) and SpaceWERX (RGX). The associated Divisions serve to expand the defense industrial base for advanced technologies, empower Airmen and Guardian talent, and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. This position supports the AFWERX Program Management Office (PMO).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts market research and engages with private investors to support project curation and execution (as needed).
• Operational and network mapping to understanding and design program activities Assists on contracting activities and documents in support of the directors and program/project managers
• Types of Content Creation Support
• Technical writing
• Drafting, creating and editing presentations, reports, summaries and minutes of meetings, white papers
• Branding and storytelling materials

Required Qualifications:

• Capacity to thrive in a culture where self-motivation is necessary, and communication is paramount. Ability to juggle numerous tasks and competing priorities
• Understand the expectations of supervisors/stakeholders/teammates and develop strong working relationships to achieve shared goals. Build strong relationships with both external candidates and internal business partners. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to present complex matters clearly and simply; effective organizational skills; the ability to be proactive, take initiative and follow through
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze a variety of data points (qualitative and quantitative) and whittle that information down to the most salient insights for the Portfolio's business needs
• Ability to distill and communicate highly complex issues for a technical and at times a non-technical audience
• Proficient computer skills, Google Suite a plus
• High level of responsibility, ownership and accountability
• Able to effectively debate and use data as the basis of your argument
• Active Secret Clearance

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

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