Part-Time
Navy Administrative Support Reservist
Selected Reserve
Defense Innovation Unit
51-200 employees
Contracts commercial tech for national security
No salary listed
Mountain View, CA, USA
In Person
Support can be provided from DIU offices in Mountain View, Cambridge, Washington, Austin, or Chicago.
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- Current affiliation with, or process of affiliating with, the Navy Reserve as a Selected Reservist.
- Enlisted Navy status, ideally at the E-6 level.
- Traditional Yeoman or Personnel Specialist rate experience is preferred for the administrative support work.
- Ability to manage numerous tasks and competing priorities.
- Ability to understand supervisors', stakeholders', and teammates' expectations and develop strong working relationships.
- Willingness to support Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force administrative and human resources processes.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex matters clearly and simply.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- High level of responsibility, ownership, and accountability.
- Provide support to the Defense Innovation Unit's Portfolio and Engagement teams based on military and civilian expertise.
- Prepare, type, and route correspondence and reports.
- Organize and maintain files.
- Perform office personnel administration.
- Maintain records and official publications.
- Perform administrative functions for legal proceedings.
- Serve as an office manager.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties.
- Maintain and enter data into Enlisted Service Records.
- Gain personnel to new commands, transfer personnel, and prepare personnel for retirement or Fleet Reserve.
- Prepare all types of separations.
- Write official letters and reports.
- Perform travel claim accounting and prepare financial reports.
- Provide pay and entitlement information to individual Navy members.
- Google Suite proficiency is a plus.
DIU accelerates the adoption of commercial technology for national security by contracting with commercial companies to solve defense problems. It identifies defense needs, sources relevant commercial tech, and runs rapid pilots to test and adapt these solutions for government use. It emphasizes speed and practicality by using streamlined contracting and dual-use technologies, contrasting with slow traditional procurement. Its goal is to quickly deliver commercially available technologies that enhance national security capabilities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DIU won January 2026 momentum with Owen West and a clearer fielding mandate.
- HyCAT's February 2026 Cassowary Vex milestone strengthens DIU's reputation with hypersonic startups.
- House appropriators pushed DIU funding toward $1.1 billion, supporting more prototype awards.
What critics are saying
- Doug Beck resigned in 2025; leadership churn continues under Owen West's 2026 takeover.
- 2026 reorganization collapses seven portfolios into three, creating internal friction and lost momentum.
- Congressional and Pentagon oversight changes blur DIU authority, risking slower commercial adoption.
What makes Defense Innovation Unit unique
- DIU sits inside DoW law, translating commercial tech into military fielding fast.
- Owen West’s 2026 reset narrows DIU to drones, kill webs, and 10x technologies.
- Cassowary Vex proved DIU can launch hypersonic test platforms at high cadence.
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