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Capital Factory
Austin, TX, US
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The Government Relations & Partnerships Specialist serves as a key connector between STATION Austin and government, defense, and national security innovation partners.
This role is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with government partners, understanding their priorities and objectives, and translating those needs into meaningful engagement across the STATION Austin ecosystem.
You’ll work closely with government innovation organizations, founders, mentors, investors, industry partners, and the broader STATION Austin team to create opportunities for collaboration—from curated introductions and roundtables to office hours, programming, events, and strategic partnerships.
Success in this role means our government partners see STATION Austin not simply as a place to attend events, but as a year-round resource for accessing founders, technology, expertise, capital, and the broader innovation ecosystem.
STATION Austin’s Community Engagement Team connects the defense innovation ecosystem in Texas (and beyond) to the most innovative startups and technology in Texas. Defense Secretaries, Four-Star Generals, Presidents, and delegations from other countries regularly interact with members of our Federal team. Notable government partners include Army Applications Laboratory, AFWERX and DIU.
We are professional and presentable and greet everyone cheerfully. We’re ready to deal with an immature student, a pushy salesperson, top VC’s, a fortune 500 CEO, and even the President of the United States.
We are excited to work in downtown Austin and have reliable transportation.
We have a quiet place where we can work remotely with fast internet.
We are security aware. We have a passcode on our computers and phones and use a password manager.
We are able to efficiently use the Google suite of productivity tools (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
We are available to work during SXSW (Spring Break), DREAMCON (one week long staff summits twice a year), and Startup Week.
We get to Inbox Zero every day.
You have experience working with government, defense, national security, economic development, startups, or innovation ecosystems.
You understand—or are highly capable of learning—how federal organizations and defense innovation organizations operate.
You are an exceptional relationship builder who is comfortable engaging everyone from early-stage founders to senior government and military leaders.
You're naturally curious and ask good questions to uncover what a partner actually needs.
You don't just make introductions—you understand why two people should meet and work to create meaningful connections.
You can turn broad partner objectives into actionable programming, introductions, and opportunities.
You're comfortable navigating contracts, deliverables, timelines, and multiple stakeholders.
You're highly organized and document conversations, commitments, and follow-up.
You can move seamlessly between strategy and execution.
You're comfortable representing STATION Austin externally and understand the importance of being a thoughtful steward of its relationships.
You thrive in an environment where priorities can shift quickly and you're expected to find solutions rather than wait for instructions.
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