Description
The Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Inc. (CMI2) is seeking a Portfolio Manager to lead a portfolio of technology to support experimentation with United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) under CMI2’s Accelerating Future Operational Requirements, Capabilities, and Experimentation (FORCE) Program. This role reports to the Accelerating FORCE Program Manager and is based in the Tampa Bay region of Florida.
CMI2 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity that supports United States Department of Defense (DOD) activities to build a civil-military innovation workforce optimized to advance national security technologies, as well as align the work of innovators from universities and non-traditional technology companies with the activities of the DOD and public safety communities.
The Accelerating FORCE Program engages with strategic decision-makers within the U.S. Army modernization enterprise to determine future requirements for technology. These requirements are established through the discovery of promising, early-stage commercial technology. The program accelerates solutions to the Army total force by applying resources to create fit-for-purpose solutions to meet both funded and unfunded Army Future Force Modernization Enterprise (FFME) requirements, thereby transitioning the technology into a permanent Army program.
Essential Position Functions
- Lead portfolio of technology and experimentation events with USCENTCOM, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Serve as the primary liaison between USCENTCOM, CMI2, and the Accelerating FORCE program, facilitating clear communication and coordination.
- Identify critical capability gaps and operational requirements that support Army strategic and operational goals.
- Collaborate with the Accelerating FORCE staff and government end-users to identify requirements or specifications.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, operations, and logistical plans to enable successful experimentation events.
- Plan and coordinate technology transition efforts, ensuring smooth integration into operational environments.
- Travel to United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) locations to engage directly with units and leadership
- Evaluate and technically challenge solutions to ensure products are operationally and technically usable, effective, and mission-ready.
- Working collaboratively with a diverse, multidisciplinary team including engineers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and finance/business managers.
- Assess and evaluate new/emerging technology, software applications, and devices for potential operational implementation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, exercise planning, or military operations planning. Military experience preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics to strategic leaders.
- Strong team-oriented mindset, with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
- Basic understanding of academic and military research labs.
- Proven success in managing complex projects from panning through execution.
- Comfortable taking initiative and seeking out responsibility.
- Experience working dynamic programs with fluctuating scope and integrated coordination of multiple disciplines.
- Active DOD clearance at time of hire, with the ability to upgrade to meet mission requirements.
Travel Requirement
25-50% (estimated)
Location
Tampa Bay Region of Florida
Apply Now
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume (PDF file format) via email to Opportunity@cmi2.org.