Hybrid Project Manager, SHIELD Initiative – Temporary/Part-Time

at Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

• Job title: Project Manager, SHIELD Initiative – Temporary/Part-Time
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $38 - $41 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Westborough, United States

About the role

• Project Manager supporting Massachusetts Defense Sector initiative at MassTech. Engaging stakeholders, analyzing data, and drafting reports for a high-impact project.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of outreach to defense sector stakeholders, including industry, academic research institutions, military installations, workforce partners, and innovation intermediaries.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and structured engagements to gather insights on defense-related innovation, workforce development, supply chain challenges, and ecosystem priorities.
• Maintain an engagement tracker and communication plan to ensure representatives across the Commonwealth’s defense ecosystem are included in analysis and reporting.
• Gather quantitative and qualitative data from state agencies, partners, and external stakeholders to inform the SHIELD outreach and report.
• Analyze existing and planned defense ecosystem initiatives across technology areas (e.g., artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing) and summarize opportunities and gaps.
• Identify emerging trends, federal/state funding opportunities, and alignment of state programs with national security innovation priorities.
• Draft and revise designated sections of the SHIELD report, synthesizing ecosystem requirements, cross-agency findings, stakeholder feedback, strategic recommendations, and federal priorities and context.
• Collaborate with policy and subject matter experts to ensure factual accuracy, coherence, and alignment with the executive order’s intent.
• Support review cycles, editing, formatting, and version control for final deliverables.
• Work with internal program staff to align SHIELD reporting with broader state economic development, workforce, and research strategies.
• Coordinate with data owners and agency leads to aggregate inputs and resolve inconsistencies.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action follow-ups for working group sessions.
• Manage shared project documentation in collaboration platforms and ensure confidentiality and records compliance.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, strategic planning, or program management, ideally within government, economic development, defense sector, or innovation ecosystem contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, well-structured reports and briefs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project tracking tools (e.g., Airtable desirable).
• Experience with stakeholder engagement platforms and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to draft professional-grade policy or analytical content.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across disciplines and with diverse partners.
• Basic understanding of defense innovation ecosystems and state-level economic development is advantageous.
• Prior experience working with state or federal government agencies, interagency working groups, or high-level government reporting efforts.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts’ defense sector landscape, including military installations, research institutions, and industry partners.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Competitive total rewards package