Position Summary
We are seeking an independent contractor who will be responsible for:
- DefTech program outreach to – and engagement between – companies and Federal Labs
- Developing, producing, and delivering training and educational programming for businesses, support partners, and lab scientists and engineers on T2 topics
- Providing technical assistance and mentoring to companies that engage with Federal Labs to reduce risks and help bolster project success.
Most support can be provided virtually; travel to conferences and meetings across the state will be required.
Expectations and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Strengthen and build new relationships with Federal Laboratories and Technology Transfer / Partnership Offices in Maryland
- Identify the technology transfer needs of federal labs
- Work with ecosystem stakeholders to identify businesses qualified for DefTech engagement, to include TEDCO portfolio companies
- Prepare Maryland companies to engage with federal Labs
- Develop and deliver DefTech-relevant education / training
- Organize, participate in, and attend in-person and virtual workshops and other events
- Identify, track, and report on critical success metrics as identified in the Maryland DefTech Center Expansion Statement of Work (to be provided upon selection).
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