IC Academic Excellence Program Coordinator

Job Description

Fusion Innovation's recent growth has earned us a top spot in the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and in Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work multiple years in a row. Our team members are passionate about their work and are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives to our projects. Here at Fusion, we put people first. When you join us, you don't just join a company, you join a family. If you are ready to be part of a fun and engaging team where your innovative ideas are heard, supported, and make ever lasting mission impacts for our Nation's most sensitive programs, you have come to the right place.

Position Overview

• Program Oversight: Lead the coordination of the Program, working directly with partner universities to ensure federal grant compliance and effective program execution.
• Collaboration & Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with Principal Investigators, university administrators, and IC stakeholders, facilitating meaningful collaboration.
• Grant & Curriculum Review: Evaluate grant proposals, curricula, and course materials to ensure they meet program objectives and align with U.S. national security goals.
• Leadership & Outreach: Lead both virtual and in-person engagements with IC agencies, universities, and the IC CAE's Ambassadors Network.
• Policy & Procedure Management: Provide expert guidance on the administration and implementation of IC CAE policies and procedures.
• Reporting & Communication: Contribute to high-level reports, including input for Congress, Congressionally Directed Action responses, and the Congressional Budget Justification Book. Prepare issue papers, executive summaries, talking points, and briefing materials.
• Student Engagement: Promote IC career opportunities to university students, effectively communicating the missions and requirements of IC agencies.
• Event Coordination: Organize and lead seminars, conferences, panels, and school visits to foster greater engagement between IC agencies and academic institutions.
• Project Leadership: Design and lead independent projects to advance IC CAE objectives.
• Policy Analysis: Analyze and assess the impact of legislation, IC directives, and strategy papers on the IC CAE Program, developing actionable implementation plans.

Required Skills

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and 18 years of experience, a Master's degree plus 10 years of experience, or 24 years of experience without a degree.
• Ability to successfully complete a five-day online federal grant management course.
• Ability to travel domestically 1-2 times per quarter.
• Extensive understanding of the Intelligence Community and experience with interagency collaboration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Teams and Outlook.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with or coordinating within academic environments.
• Experience developing curricula, syllabi, and course objectives.
• Knowledge of the National Intelligence Priorities Framework.
• Experience managing grants in a federal or academic conte

Please note that all applicants must be U.S. citizens and require additional screening from our clients.

Fusion Innovation LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.