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Venture Ops Lead

  • New York City, NY

What You Will Do:
• Lead investor engagement; convert assessments into contracted services and scoped continuing advice programs.
• Define deliverables, windows, terms; ensure capacity and renewal criteria are documented and reviewed.
• Coordinate with Venture Operations Officer on DC engagements, liaison, and partner follow‑through.
• Use assessments to inform origination priorities; return investor requirements to analytic owners promptly.
• Review commercial outcomes; resolve issues; report realized value and renewal evidence for decisions.
• Manage source‑sharing decisions with counsel; record rights, recipients, and onboarding contacts.
• Protect analytic independence; separate direct consideration from non‑cash economics transparently.
• Adjust engagement sequences as evidence, capacity, and partner demand change across markets.

What You Will Need:
  • TEN (10)+ years of relevant experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “TOP SECRET” security clearance
  • Demonstrated experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position.
  • Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Affairs, Management, or a related field.

What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or private‑sector mission environments.
  • Experience developing strategic plans, assessments, technical products, or operational frameworks.
  • Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.
  • Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, or operational planning.
  • Experience supporting executive decision‑making and governance processes.
  • Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or technical initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, and mission outcomes.