Job Description
Job DescriptionCorner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a BAA Investment SME with 15+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.
**This role is contingent upon award**
About the Role:
As a BAA Investment SME supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to support initiatives designed to attract investment, foster innovation, and build strategic partnerships within the U.S. semiconductor and microtechnology sectors. You will focus on program planning and management related to the lifecycle of Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), while integrating strategies to engage potential investors, entrepreneurs, and venture capital stakeholders. This role also involves identifying opportunities for technology acceleration and scaling startups to achieve long-term semiconductor and advanced technology goals.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Lifecycle Support for CHIPS BAA:
Provide expertise in developing and managing the BAA process, including drafting requirements, conducting reviews of responses, providing technical feedback, and formulating award recommendations. Oversee awardee organizations to ensure alignment with program goals and deliverables. - Strategic Partnerships:
Identify and establish partnerships with leading semiconductor firms, research institutions, and universities to create a robust ecosystem that promotes collaboration, innovation, and shared resources necessary to attract investment and foster growth. - Market Analysis and Positioning:
Conduct in-depth market research to identify gaps, opportunities, and competitive advantages within the semiconductor sector. Craft compelling value propositions and business strategies to support government initiatives that align with the CHIPS Act. - Technology Accelerator Support:
Collaborate with technology accelerator programs to prepare startups for investment. Build pipelines of investment-ready companies through mentorship programs, access to networks, funding strategies, and investor demo events. - Investment Planning and Readiness:
Advise on strategies to make domestic semiconductor manufacturing and innovation appealing to venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and government sponsors. Guide startups on investor readiness, including refining pitches, demonstrating clear value propositions, and articulating growth potential. - Strategic Initiatives Around CHIPS Act Goals:
Align business strategies with U.S. government priorities under the CHIPS Act to position the domestic semiconductor sector as a national priority. Enable early-stage investments and entrepreneurial ventures to scale effectively within the U.S. semiconductor market. - Narrative and Value Proposition Development:
Assist startups and organizations in creating compelling narratives to engage stakeholders and promote their unique contributions to the semiconductor ecosystem. - Long-Term Planning and Innovation:
Provide ongoing advisory services to inform research and development priorities, technology transitions, and new initiatives required to reshape the U.S. semiconductor industry for global competitiveness.
Location:
You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely in metro-accessible Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA or Boulder, CO. You will work at the client site dependent on contract requirements.
Required Experience/Skills:
- A Master’s Degree with 9 years of experience with business strategy, programs targeting innovation ecosystems, or investment promotion, specifically within semiconductor or advanced technology sectors.
- A Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of an advanced degree
- Strong background in identifying and securing strategic partnerships with industry leaders, research institutions, and academia, especially in fields related to microtechnology and semiconductors.
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal-level R&D funding mechanisms, including Broad Agency Announcements and cooperative agreements.
- Demonstrated expertise in supporting lifecycle processes for BAAs, including drafting requirements, evaluating proposals, and overseeing awardee organizations.
- Experience advising startups or organizations on investment readiness and growth, including value proposition development, pitch refinement, and investor engagement.
- Understanding of technology accelerators, mentorship programs, and their role in fostering a pipeline of investment-ready startups.
- Familiarity with government R&D programs, particularly the CHIPS Act and its objectives to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.
- US citizenship and the ability to obtain a public trust clearance
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Proven experience in venture capital, startup accelerators, or other avenues for funding innovation in semiconductor or advanced technology sectors.
- Knowledge of semiconductor technology trends, including device architectures, manufacturing processes, and market evolution.
- Experience advising government or industry leadership on strategic investments, business models, or capability scaling for national priorities.
- Expertise in creating narratives that align business strategy with technical goals and government priorities under the CHIPS Act.
- Understanding of international semiconductor markets and how U.S. efforts align with global competition.
Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.
About Us:
Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.
Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email recruiting@corneralliance.com. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.
Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.
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Salary:
Approximate Salary Estimate: $155,000 - $195,000 annually
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.
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