Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

Meet DIU-Defense Acquisition University Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program (ICAP) FY2024 Fellow Tianna Seaman! As an ICAP fellow Tianna supports DIU’s Energy portfolio and shares a personal highlight from the program. “A professional highlight for me will be working with DIU during a departmental first, with a DIU contract becoming the first to obligate Military Construction (MILCON) funds using an OTA under the FY 2023 NDAA pilot. I’ve been able to witness firsthand how DOD is able to apply new authorities, create the process in which best to apply the authority, and contract with vendors.” Tianna is a contracting officer at the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic contracting competency at @Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina where she supports the Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services Division. In addition to her role as a contracting officer, Tianna serves on the employee council where she collaborates with contracting peers across the command on new and innovative ideas. Interested in becoming the next ICAP fellow? Applications are open until August 30, 2024. Apply today!  https://lnkd.in/gGMbmjSA

Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking a Contracting Officer’s Representative to provide technical oversight on assigned Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts. This role will support DIU Acquisition leadership on FAR contract requirements ensuring that contracting activities are planned, managed, resourced and executed to effectively meet mission requirements. Applications are open now through August 28. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ewM-aav3 For more information on what a federal resume should include visit: https://lnkd.in/gGNxeHt

Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Generative AI for Joint Planning (Thunderforge) Solicitation just posted! The joint planning process is complex, time-consuming, and resource-intensive. Planners and other staff members must synthesize large amounts of information from diverse sources, consider multiple courses of action (COA), and produce detailed operational plans and orders - often under significant time pressure. #GenerativeAI has the potential to augment human planners and command staff by rapidly processing information, producing draft planning products, and ultimately aiding in generating options. The United States Department of Defense is looking for solutions with some or all of the following: -Information synthesis and analysis -Plan and order development -Course of action development and wargaming -Operational security and information assurance -User interface -Experience delivering complex capabilities Full details here: https://lnkd.in/eMDTFD8A Responses requested by 9/6/2024.

Meet DIU-Defense Acquisition University Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program (ICAP) FY2024 Fellow Christine Docker!  As an ICAP fellow Christine supports DIU’s Human Systems portfolio and is learning about commercial markets and what motivates organizations. “DIU is constantly engaged across the full spectrum of defense-critical technology ecosystems and is an essential piece of how the organization serves as the bridge between the notable “valleys of death.” This proactive engagement approach with companies helps to shape the initial phase of the CSO [Commercial Solutions Opening] problem statement process and provides valuable insights into how projects are scoped.” Christine is Contracting Officer and Agreements Officer at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. She is responsible for providing base operations contract support for the 4th Fighter Wing and the 916th Air Refueling Wing supporting the multi-role all weather F-15E Strike Eagles and Air Force Reserve KC-46s. Interested in becoming the next ICAP fellow? Applications are open until August 30, 2024. Apply today!  https://lnkd.in/gGMbmjSA

Day two of #FedSupernova 2024 is in the books! Team DIU spent the day on panels with our amazing partners across the DoD -- AFWERX, NavalX, Army Applications Laboratory, United States Marine Corps, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) -- discussing our programs and pathways for commercial industry to work with the Department. DIU hosted office hours for founders and funders to meet one-on-one with our portfolio directors. Met with Rep Jake Ellzey (TX-6th) on our joint Texas presence and our collective efforts to get the best tech and talent into the DoD. Our Policy Director Sunmin Kim showcased how the Defense Innovation Community of Entities (DICE) is reshaping military innovation by uniting innovation hubs across the DoD. Steve Butow presented  @ COL Beth Sweet (Army Retired) the Defense Superior Service Medal. Thank you, Capital Factory, for bringing the government and commercial sectors together in Austin to solve our nation’s most important security challenges! And to all the startups we met this at Fed Supernova yesterday and today, thank you for working with us to speed and scale #defensetech for tomorrow. Stay in touch with Team DIU and our upcoming opportunities by registering for our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/eDVeFE4t Check out the photos from DIU at Fed Supernova Day Two below: @ NSIN @ NSIC

Meet DIU-Defense Acquisition University Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program (ICAP) FY2024 Fellow Shaun B.! As an ICAP fellow Shaun primarily supports DIU’s Cyber Portfolio where he is effectively crafting acquisition, contracting, and negotiating strategies. “The best tool I’ve learned is creating a model OT agreement as a baseline can help with negotiating the OT terms and conditions.” Shaun is the Chief of the Other Transaction Authority Section at the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He supports the Defense Information Systems Agency by procuring innovative and emerging technology solutions that align with next-generation capabilities and DISA’s strategic objectives by leveraging Other Transactions for prototypes. Interested in becoming the next ICAP fellow? Applications are open until August 30, 2024. Apply today!  https://lnkd.in/gGMbmjSA #ICAP #Fellowship #Innovation

A great launch to #FedSupernova 2024! Ecosystems around the country like #Austin are incredibly important to accelerate the adoption of commercial technologies across the @ DoD. “Being a good partner and solving problems at speed and scale is what DIU is all about. We cannot waste this moment. The responsibility and imperative we have to make a difference is now… for all of us across the Defense Innovation Community;  it’s who our nation is counting on us to be,” explained DIU Director Doug Beck Partner during a fireside chat on the first morning. From retirement ceremonies to connecting with DIUx alums, and from startup crawls to office hours to tech panel discussions to roundtables — this maturing and growing dual-use community is doing exciting things. Check out the photos below to see Team DIU in action today! And check out our schedule to connect with Team DIU tomorrow: 1pm - 2:30pm CT The JointX Ask-Me-Anything Session, where panelists from DIU, AFWERX NavalX Army Applications Laboratory United States Marine Corps Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will discuss their programs and pathways for industry to get in contact with the DoD to accelerate innovative and emerging defense technology. 3pm - 5pm CT DoDx Office Hours — DIU is hosting office hours throughout the day at Capital Factory to connect with startups. 4pm - 4:40pm CT DICE on Stage — Hear from DIU Policy Director Sunmin Kim with innovation on how the Defense Innovation Community of Entities (DICE) is reshaping military innovation by uniting innovation hubs across the DoD. Click here to view our detailed schedule and connect with our team: https://lnkd.in/esGzpx6J

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is seeking a Congressional Analyst to cultivate positive, non-partisan relationships with Members of Congress. This role will serve as the senior advisor for DIU and staff on Congressional and legislative activities, program issue papers, and events and keep DIU leadership informed of House and Senate actions during the legislative and budget processes. Additionally, the Congressional Analyst will coordinate outreach between the United States Department of Defense and congressional offices, maintain external communication with industry representatives, keep abreast of congressional and public sector attitudes toward DoD programs and legislation, and represent DIU in various fora. Applications are open now through August 26. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gHhfhapk

Uncrewed systems (UxS) can provide a decisive impact on the battlefield but to be effective operators need control while operating in contested spectrum environments.  Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)’s Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) project is an evolution of its Blue UAS initiative, and provides a resilient baseline hardware and software capability that will allow for rapid iteration to respond to a constantly changing battlefield environment.  “We have seen first hand in Ukraine the quick tempo and change in war and how spectrum challenges affect tactical level operations. This is a vitally important effort to provide critical tools to allow our warfighters to win if forced to fight, and enable them to respond quickly to changing battlefield conditions,” said David Michelson, DIU autonomy portfolio director. After a competitive solicitation period, DIU selected Auterion, ModalAI, and Neros Technologies to develop prototype solutions, with initial demonstration and testing to begin two months after contract award. Learn more about EMI here: https://lnkd.in/gxD9va5n

Grab your coffee and join Team DIU tomorrow morning at #FedSupernova 2024 for a captivating fireside chat between two pioneering leaders at the intersection of technology and defense-- DIU Director Doug Beck and Evan Loomis, General Partner at Overmatch Ventures and Co-Founder of ICON. This discussion promises to provide unique insights into the future of technology and defense, exploring how innovations are shaping both terrestrial and extraterrestrial frontiers. Then close the day at the JointX Ask-Me-Anything session, where panelists from AFWERX, NavalX, Army Applications Laboratory, @Marine Innovation Unit, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) will discuss their programs and pathways for industry to get in contact with the DoD to accelerate innovative and emerging defense technology. Don’t forget DIU is also hosting office hours throughout the day at Capital Factory to connect with startups. Click here to view our detailed schedule and connect with our team: https://lnkd.in/esGzpx6J