Sr Director - Corporate Venture Capital

Description & RequirementsMaximus is looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Director, Corporate Venture Capital to support our Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities and identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact investments to support the company's strategic objectives and long-term innovation goals.Position Overview: The Senior Director Corporate Venture Capital will be responsible for managing the execution, including identifying investment opportunities, managing relationships in the venture ecosystem and technology strategy for portfolio investments. This role requires a deep understanding of corporate venture capital, strong business acumen, and the ability to formulate and facilitate technical and go-to-market use cases and proofs of concept. This Role will report within the Corporate Development & Strategic Planning organization. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technology, business development, organizational management, and investment expertise, and leadership skills to drive innovation and accelerate growth within the company.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead, coordinate and work with the Corporate Development, and IRAD teams on various strategic initiatives.- Assist and coach businesses in the strategic planning cycle, support with market research, strategic plan drafting, and corporate buy-in of business plans.- Help identify corporate strategic objectives and help businesses incorporate these objectives into their strategies.- Help roll up business strategies and incorporate them into the corporate annual strategic plan.- Help with long-term strategic initiatives such as strategic reviews and long-term strategic plans.- Conduct data research and analysis to assist with determining areas for acquisition and recommend appropriate action.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership and Vision:• Support and execute the overall corporate venture capital strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's broader corporate objectives and innovation priorities.• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to identify high-potential investment opportunities.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to foster cross-functional alignment on strategic priorities.• Work closely with the strategic planning team and lead strategic planning activities supporting areas of innovation and technology in close coordination with the CDIO office.Investment Sourcing and Evaluation:• Work closely with the IRAD, CTO, and business teams to identify long-term innovation needs.• Identify and source investment opportunities through relationships with venture capital firms, entrepreneurs, and other industry leaders.• Lead the sourcing, scouting, due diligence and support the financial modeling, negotiations and structuring of investment deals.Portfolio Management:• Oversee the management of the investment portfolio projects, working closely with portfolio companies and the Maximus businesses and IRAD and CTO functions to ensure alignment with the investment thesis.• Build strong, ongoing relationships with portfolio companies, helping them navigate challenges and scale successfully.• Track and report on the performance of the investment portfolio, ensuring clear communication with senior executives and key stakeholders.Stakeholder Engagement:• Collaborate with senior management, business unit leaders, and other stakeholders to align investment priorities with business objectives.• Engage with external stakeholders, including venture capital firms, co-investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs, to build a robust network and promote strategic partnerships.Leadership and Development:• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the matrixed work environment.• Develop and implement best practices for sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments to ensure the continued success of the CVC function.Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's Degree and 12+ YearsExperience:• 12+ years of professional experience (including experience with corporate venture capital, venture capital, technology scouting, vendor partnerships, or government innovation and research centers).• Proven track record of sourcing, evaluating, and executing venture capital investments.• Experience in managing a corporate venture capital portfolio and working closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and innovation.Skills and Expertise:• In-depth understanding of the venture capital ecosystem, market trends, and emerging technologies.• Exceptional leadership, and communication skills.• Ability to think strategically, identify new growth opportunities, and help make strategic decisions.• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities with investors, startups, and corporate leaders.EEO StatementActive military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.Minimum Salary$171,530.00Maximum Salary$242,160.00•