Defense Innovation Unit

Engineer/Technical Advisor - Civilian Position

Engineer/Technical Advisor

Provide high-level technical expertise to drive program management and transition of commercial technologies into the DoW; leadership across multiple technical fields; collaborate with industry; evaluate and prototype solutions.

Financial Management - Civilian Position

Financial Management

Budget formulation and execution, fiscal policy, financial systems, audit compliance; program management experience.

Program Manager - Civilian Position

Program Manager

Experience in program management, cost/schedule/performance management, and coordination with contracting and engineering; background in national security programs preferred.

Contract Specialist - Civilian Position

Contract Specialist

Experience in contract management and administration; knowledge of federal laws and regulations; ability to coordinate with program management on contracts and agreements.

Navy Administrative Support Part-Time SELRES Reservist

Administrative Support

Part-time Navy SELRES admin support; mid-level experience; strong organization, admin, and Google Suite skills.

Defense Engagement Team Part-Time Reservist

Part-time reservist; strong communication; ability to manage multiple tasks; collaborative; proficient with Google Suite; data literacy.

Army Part-Time IMA Reservist

IMA Reservist

Part-time Army IMA Reservist supporting DIU with strong communication, multitasking, collaboration, data analysis, and Google Suite proficiency.

Commercial Engagement Team Part-Time Reservist

Navy reservist with strong communication, research, and project coordination skills; able to support contracting activities and prepare technical content.

Title	Location	Date
Engineer/Technical Advisor - Civilian Position Full Time Mountain View or Washington · Hybrid	Mountain View or Washington Hybrid	Apr 16, 2026
Financial Management - Civilian Position Full Time Arlington, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Arlington, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 16, 2026
Program Manager - Civilian Position Full Time Arlington, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Arlington, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 16, 2026
Contract Specialist - Civilian Position Full Time · 5+ YOE Mountain View, California, United States · Onsite	Mountain View, California, United States Onsite	Apr 16, 2026
Navy Administrative Support Part-Time SELRES Reservist Part Time Mountain View or Cambridge or Washington or Austin or Chicago · Hybrid	Mountain View or Cambridge or Washington or Austin or Chicago Hybrid	Aug 5, 2022
Defense Engagement Team Part-Time Reservist Part Time Mountain View or Cambridge or Washington or Austin · Onsite	Mountain View or Cambridge or Washington or Austin Onsite	Feb 13, 2020
Army Part-Time IMA Reservist Part Time Mountain View, California, United States · Onsite	Mountain View, California, United States Onsite	Feb 13, 2020
Commercial Engagement Team Part-Time Reservist Part Time · 2+ YOE Mountain View or Washington or Cambridge or Austin · Onsite	Mountain View or Washington or Cambridge or Austin Onsite	Feb 13, 2020

Activities	Commercial technology prototypingDefense market scoutingGovernment contract awardingNational security innovationDual-use technology fielding
Headquarters	US
Industries	DefenseGovernment Administration
Name	Defense Innovation Unit
Employees	300
Type	Government
Parent Company	US Department of Defense
Subsidiaries	National Security Innovation NetworkNational Security Innovation Capital
Tagline	Accelerates commercial technology adoption within the Department of Defense.
Founded	2,015
Website	diu.mil

Defense Innovation Unit

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