NobleReach Foundation

Private nonprofit foundation advancing national security.

Venture Associate - Innovation

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$80k - $95k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a physical science or engineering discipline is required.
At least 2 years of experience in engineering, business functions, or research functions in industry is required.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail are required.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences is required.
Demonstrated interest in technology productization and entrepreneurship is required.
Working knowledge in one or more target technology areas—advanced materials, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, or physical systems—is required.
Ability to support multiple ventures simultaneously while maintaining high-quality work is required.
Verbal, written, and visual communication skills are required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and exercise flexibility and good judgment in complex situations is required.
Curiosity and desire to learn are required.
An entrepreneurial mindset and a strong desire to have an impact on society are required.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data to support market research and competitive analysis for emerging technologies.
Conduct technical evaluations and due diligence to assess the commercial potential of portfolio ventures.
Create content, presentations, and reports for internal teams and venture partners.
Assist in developing business models, financial projections, and go-to-market strategies.
Support the implementation of tailored commercialization strategies for ventures.
Help identify and connect ventures with resources, funding opportunities, and potential partnerships.
Help identify and support the integration of ecosystem initiatives to impact venture development at scale.
Coordinate meetings, workshops, and review sessions.
Maintain accurate milestone tracking and provide regular status updates.
Develop and maintain templates, defined processes, and automations to ensure repeatable consistency.
Execute specific venture-support or ecosystem-support tasks as directed by Commercialization Advisors.

Salary Range: 80000 to 95000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Company Overview

NobleReach Foundation is a civic leadership platform committed to rekindling a spirit of national service across all career stages. We believe the greatest challenges facing America demand technology, science, and business leaders fluent in government, industry, and academia—leaders who belong across sectors, not confined to one. We’re a hub where current and aspiring leaders can connect to opportunities that can meet their ambition for personal success and their passion to impact the world through public service.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Director, Innovation, the Venture Associate will be a central member of our venture development team, providing technical, business, and operational assistance to early-stage ventures. Working directly with Senior Commercialization Advisors and Commercialization Advisors, the Venture Associate will help gather and analyze data, create content and reports, conduct research, and execute on tailored strategies for ventures in our portfolio. This position serves as a key support function between technical innovation and commercial success, working closely with research teams, startup founders, and advisors to support commercialization pathways.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data to support market research and competitive analysis for emerging technologies

Conduct technical evaluations and due diligence to assess commercial potential of portfolio ventures

Create high-quality content, presentations, and reports for both internal teams and venture partners

Assist in developing business models, financial projections, and go-to-market strategies

Support the implementation of tailored commercialization strategies for ventures

Help identify and connect ventures with resources, funding opportunities, and potential partnerships

Help identify and support integration of ecosystem initiatives to impact venture development at scale

Coordinate meetings, workshops, and review sessions

Maintain accurate tracking against milestones and provide regular status updates

Develop and maintain templates, defined processes, and automations to ensure repeatable consistency

Execute specific venture support or ecosystem support tasks as directed by Commercialization Advisors

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in physical science or engineering discipline

2+ years of experience in engineering, business functions or research functions in industry

Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail

Ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences

Demonstrated interest in technology productization and entrepreneurship

Working knowledge in one or more target technology areas (Advanced Materials, Cybersecurity, IoT, AI, Physical Systems)

Ability to support multiple ventures simultaneously while maintaining high-quality work

Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment; ability to exercise flexibility and good judgment in complex situations

Appetite for curiosity and desire to learn

Must have an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to have an impact on society

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About the Company

NobleReach Foundation

Private nonprofit foundation advancing national security.

NobleReach Foundation is a private nonprofit that unites leaders from government, industry, and academia to improve national security. It identifies emerging technologies and new thinking, then moves ideas into action by inspiring and empowering diverse, entrepreneurial-leaning talent to tackle interdisciplinary security challenges through collaborative programs and partnerships with federal agencies, universities, and industry. The foundation operates by convening experts, funding or coordinating research and initiatives, and bridging ideas across sectors to deliver practical security solutions. It differentiates itself by its explicit cross-sector model, focus on talent diversity and entrepreneurship, and a mission to translate ideas into real-world actions for government clients. The goal is to strengthen national security by catalyzing collaboration, identifying new technologies, and turning insights into actionable outcomes.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tysons, VA
Founded: 2022

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