HJF is seeking an Innovation Support Specialist to provide professional and programmatic assistance pertaining to DPAA’s innovation portfolio, as a member of the Partnerships and Innovations Directorate.

• Play a central role in the administration of innovation programming, to include arranging and monitoring communications (calls, meetings, travel) and facilitating the flow of information using analogue and digital channels.
• Maintain interdisciplinary and technical proficiency to effectively communicate and network in trending areas for innovation.
• Maintain a database of external funding opportunities, announce upcoming deadlines, and coordinate DPAA/partner submissions.
• Maintain and scale the proposal process (internal and external) for innovation ideation.
• Plan annual DPAA innovation workshop(s), and serve as coordinator for logistics and administrative requirements for other events such as symposiums, technology accelerators, etc. and produce and coordinate innovation outreach products or opportunities for internal and external stakeholders.
• Disseminate and coordinate partner guiding documents, primarily but not limited to the establishment and maintenance of innovation studies
• Perform routine professional coordination with partners, tracking current initiatives, pending proposals, etc.
• Maintain stewardship of developing and active partnerships to include coordination for study communications throughout execution and partner recognition.
• Perform routine internal coordination with non-Partnerships and Innovations personnel and other DPAA elements, as required, to ensure shared understanding of partner innovation efforts.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Salesforce (cloud-based computing software to track/monitor partner activity).
• Ability to learn new software and incorporate its use into daily work functions.

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience

All HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)