Full-time

Director of Government Programs

Gainesville, FL

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Director of Government Programs to join our team and lead the engagement of government-sponsored projects and take charge of developing new funding opportunities. The successful candidate will have a strong passion for managing complex, multi-faceted programs, ensuring successful delivery, and driving cross-functional coordination across internal and external stakeholders. You will also play a pivotal role in identifying new funding opportunities, building relationships, and representing Caspia within the government. Holding a strong technical background in the area of microelectronics is required with preference in the field of hardware security.

Key Responsibilities

(1) Identifying & Leading Opportunities

    • Identify potential opportunities and serve as the lead for business growth, especially within the realm of government sector programs and contracts.
    • Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, government agencies, potential partners, and clients to enhance the company’s network and collaboration opportunities
    • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings with government agencies, fostering brand visibility and building relationships.
    • Conduct thorough market research to understand industry trends, competitor activities, and potential areas for innovation that align with the company’s capabilities.
    • Lead the development of proposals for programs, government contracts, and strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

 

(2) Project Execution & Risk Management

    • Negotiate terms and conditions for partnerships, contracts, and funding agreements.
    • Manage the entire lifecycle of contracts, ensure compliance with program requirements (including reporting and invoicing), government regulations, and any other relevant standards in all business development activities
    • Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth, increase revenue, and achieve growth targets.
    • Plan and direct project schedules, identify potential issues, and proactively develop contingency plans to mitigate risks.
    • Coordinate interdepartmental activities to drive project completion on schedule and with high quality.

(3) Engineering & Commercialization Support

    • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of business development initiatives and making data-driven adjustments as needed.
    • Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, marketing, and finance, to align business development efforts with overall company strategy.

Qualifications & Desired Skills

  • BS with 10+ years or MS/PhD with 5+ years of accumulated service in the field of electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
  • Deep understanding of microelectronics design, EDA, manufacturing, and supply chain.
  • Familiarity with emerging trends, such as heterogenous integration, artificial intelligence, blockchain, etc.
  • Understanding of the hardware security field is a plus.
  • Strong background in managing complex technical projects, especially government-sponsored programs.
  • Prior experience with proposal development
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with experience working across organizational levels and building cross-functional relationships.
  • Highly organized, customer-focused, and process-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively document project progress.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced start-up environment
Company Benefits

Compensation

Competitive compensation (Base salary and company stocks)

Annual compensation review

insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits

Time Off

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays

2 floating holidays

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Gainesville FL

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