Innovation Manager

1. Role Purpose

The Innovation Manager drives Mission Partner (MP) engagement, identifies innovation needs, develops innovation pathways, and coordinates innovation activities that support public safety and homeland security outcomes.

The role ensures strong stakeholder relationships, uncovers Challenge Statements (CS), facilitates innovation engagements, and works closely with the Scouting & Insights Unit and Programs Unit to translate MP needs into viable innovation projects and opportunities.

The Senior Innovation Manager performs these responsibilities with greater autonomy, complexity, and leadership, including leading major MP accounts, managing complex innovation pathways, and mentoring junior managers.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Mission Partner Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary working-level contact for assigned Mission Partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with MP officers and operat...