Supporting state and regional innovation is a fascinating career choice. Below are currently open positions in the field, each looking for people eager to grow the U.S. economy through programs supporting science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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- Chief Executive Officer—Elevate Quantum
Based in Denver/Boulder, Colorado or Albuquerque, New Mexico with frequent travel to the other and to Washington, D.C.
Posted March 26
- Consultant—Business Oregon
Salem, Oregon
Posted March 25
- President & Chief Executive Officer—Rev1 Ventures
Columbus, Ohio
Posted March 12
- Senior Director for the Technology Venture Studio—University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Posted March 12
Chief Executive Officer—Elevate Quantum
The CEO is the top executive at Elevate Quantum, reporting to the Elevate Quantum Board of Directors. The CEO also serves as regional innovation officer (RIO), a U.S. Department of Commerce designation for the leader of a federally designated Tech Hub. This role combines executive leadership, strategy and operations, with direct responsibility for delivering measurable results tied to executed federal and state against contracts and deadlines. The CEO must ensure Elevate Quantum fulfills its contractual obligations, operates effectively as an independent organization, and mobilizes the ecosystem to achieve shared economic development goals. The CEO can expect to meet cabinet secretaries in the morning and take out the trash—literal and metaphorical—at night. For more information and to apply, click here.
Consultant—Business Oregon
Business Oregon has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a qualified consultant to evaluate and update Oregon’s 10‑Year Innovation Plan. Originally published in February 2021, the plan serves as a statewide roadmap to strengthen innovation‑based industries, grow high‑wage jobs, and attract investment across Oregon. The selected consultant will assess the relevance of the plan’s goals and strategies, compare Oregon’s approach to peer states, and identify conditions necessary for long‑term success. The scope of work includes a comparative analysis of state innovation strategies, evaluation of Oregon’s current programs, robust stakeholder engagement, data and gap analysis, and preparation of a comprehensive updated Innovation Plan and executive presentation. Full RFP details, including submission requirements and deadlines, are available now on oregonbuys.gov/.
President & Chief Executive Officer—Rev1 Ventures
Rev1 Ventures seeks a president & chief executive officer to lead one of the nation’s leading and most respected nonprofit venture development organizations at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The president & chief executive officer will serve as the chief executive and steward of Rev1’s nonprofit enterprise—responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring organizational performance and financial sustainability, and advancing Rev1’s role as a trusted leader within the innovation ecosystem. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead through influence and alignment, partnering closely with the Board, senior leadership team, and key stakeholders. The Board has engaged BeecherHill to lead a national search. Click here for additional information.
Senior Director for the Technology Venture Studio—University of Missouri-Kansas City
The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s (UMKC’s) Innovation Center (IC) is seeking a passionate, forward-thinking leader to serve as senior director of the Technology Venture Studio. This role is ideal for an ecosystem builder and community connector who thrives on cultivating relationships, accelerating innovation, and shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Kansas City. The senior director will provide strategic leadership and guidance to the UMKC IC Technology Venture Studio, whose mission is to serve as the nucleus of early-stage technology venture development and drive the growth of the region’s innovation economy. For more information and to apply, click here.