Senior Investment Strategist

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a Department of War organization dedicated to accelerating the adoption of commercial technology and growing the national security innovation base. We seek candidates with diverse backgrounds including military experience, technology product development, operations expertise, and program management.

Senior Investment Strategist (Federal Civilian Position)

• Apply private equity-style turnaround methodologies to optimize financial and operational footprint.

• Leverage expertise in capital allocation, financial modeling, and valuation to maximize budget efficiency, accelerate technology transition, and salvage strategic value from stalled initiatives.

We are looking for a strategic leader with 3 to 7+ years of experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, or corporate development. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional quantitative skills, a proven track record of managing complex financial portfolios, and the ability to navigate the intersection of commercial capital markets and national defense priorities.

Duty Location

• National Capital Region (NCR)

Pay Band / Grade

• NH-03 (GS-12/13 equivalent)

Promotion Potential

• Full performance level to NH-04 (GS-14/15 equivalent)

Travel

• (10%)

To be considered for future Financial Analyst opportunities, please apply with your resume and complete the questionnaire. Our Talent Management Team will review applications as positions become available!