Supporting state and regional innovation is a fascinating career choice. Below are currently open positions in the field, each looking for people eager to grow the U.S. economy through programs supporting science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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- Regional Innovation Officer, The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, CQE—University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Posted Octover 13
- Chief Executive Officer—Arch Grants
St. Louis, Missouri
Posted August 25
- Executive Director—Innovative Business Recovery Opportunity Center (IBROC)
Dayton, OH
Posted July 14
- Executive Director—The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)
Oklahoma City, OK
Posted June 25
Regional Innovation Officer, The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, CQE—University of Chicago
The regional innovation officer (RIO) leads The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, including developing and executing strategic, governance, and reporting functions to catalyze a maturation and manufacturing ecosystem in the Midwest that strengthens the nation’s quantum supply chain. The RIO brings quantum technologists, manufacturers, and critical industries together to build large-scale solutions to global supply chain problems. The RIO realizes the Bloch’s EDA Tech Hub Implementation Award to scale manufacturing of quantum technologies, strengthen and onshore the quantum supply chain, support growth with security and insights, and construct a facility for quantum suppliers. For details and to apply, click here.
Chief Executive Officer—Arch Grants
Arch Grants’ first-ever CEO will help define the role and shape the organization’s next chapter: a rare opportunity to build rather than inherit. Reporting to the Arch Grants Board of Directors, the CEO will provide focused strategic leadership across operations, fund development, and organizational growth. Leading a talented team of 8-10 internal employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $3.6 million, with an endowment and investment portfolio of approximately $23 million, Arch Grants’ CEO will safeguard the organization’s mission, align ambitious programming with internal capacity, and maintain operational and financial stability. The CEO will also elevate Arch Grants’ national profile by cultivating donors and strategic partners, diversifying funding sources, and securing multi-year financial commitments that support long-term sustainability. For further details, click here.
Executive Director—Innovative Business Recovery Opportunity Center (IBROC)
The Innovative Business Recovery Opportunity Center (IBROC) is dedicated to empowering small businesses, particularly those founded by underrepresented founders, to recover, rebuild, and thrive in the face of economic challenges. The executive director serves as the visionary leader of IBROC, responsible for driving the organization’s mission, strategy, and operations. This role requires a dynamic, inclusive, and strategic leader who can build partnerships, secure funding, and champion economic growth recovery for small businesses across the City of Dayton. The executive director will be employed by the Entrepreneurs Center, reporting to the IBROC Leadership Team, consisting of the president of the Entrepreneurs Center, and the executive director of the Miami Valley Urban League. For additional information, click here.
Executive Director—The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)
The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) is seeking a visionary leader who is passionate about advancing science, technology, and innovation across Oklahoma. This role will champion OCAST’s mission by fostering innovation in emerging and established businesses, supporting applied research and technology commercialization, strengthening partnerships between research institutions and industry, and driving programs that help innovative companies grow and thrive. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Oklahoma’s innovation ecosystem, including research and development, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, manufacturing modernization, and strategies that enhance business competitiveness and economic growth. Reveiw the job description and apply here.