Portfolio Manager, Government Partnerships (DARPA & ARPA-H)

Highlights

• Own DARPA and ARPA-H portfolio end-to-end for AI-driven science.
• Turn autonomous-lab capabilities into pilots, CRADAs and major procurements.
• Build trusted agency posture shaping mission-critical science engagements.

What they offer

• Competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible time off with generous company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance program
• Commuter benefits and company subsidized lunch program

Ideal candidate

A mission-driven builder with deep public-science networks who loves translating complex science into compelling narratives and forging durable agency partnerships for breakthrough discovery.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in federal or international government capture, business development, or partnerships with track record of winning major awards
• Working fluency in at least one major public-science ecosystem, with strong preference for DARPA and/or ARPA-H
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end capture from identification through award and execution handoff
• Experience translating complex science and AI into clear narratives for senior and policy-facing audiences
• Strong cross-functional leadership partnering with scientists, product, communications, policy, and legal
• Excellent written communication and comfort operating with ambiguity
• Willingness to travel regularly to build required relationships