Washington State University
The Managing Director serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) OnRamp Hub, providing vision and oversight for all Hub operations, partnerships, and personnel. Reporting to university leadership, this role ensures the Hub advances DIU’s mission, meets Cooperative Agreement requirements, and strengthens Washington’s position in the national defense innovation ecosystem. The position requires strategic leadership in engaging with industry, academia, investors, and government stakeholders to align regional innovation capabilities with Department of Defense priorities.
Headquarters
Pullman, Washington, United States
Company Size
5001-10000 employees
Founded
1890
Washington State University (WSU) is a public research university headquartered in Pullman, Washington, with a statewide system that includes six campuses, eleven academic colleges, and extension offices serving all 39 Washington counties and the Colville Reservation. WSU conducts interdisciplinary research across areas such as agriculture and natural resources, engineering, health sciences, and the social sciences, supported by multiple research and extension centers. The university emphasizes solving real-world problems, community engagement, and translating research and teaching into practical solutions for local communities, industry partners, and global audiences.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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