Contractor Innovation Strategist

Emerging Tech is seeking an Innovation Strategist to support the NYC Department of Education’s Strategic IT Governance Operations Support Program by designing and implementing a sustainable innovation framework.

This role is instrumental in future-state planning, identifying emerging technologies, managing pilot programs, and driving innovation initiatives that enhance both student outcomes and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities for innovation within the DOE’s IT ecosystem aligned with strategic goals and governance frameworks.
• Design a scalable innovation roadmap incorporating pilot program frameworks, success criteria, and impact metrics to guide phased implementation.
• Conduct ongoing research and analysis on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in educational IT innovation to inform recommendations.
• Facilitate ideation workshops, stakeholder interviews, and cross-functional collaboration sessions to surface high-impact innovation opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive reports, presentations, and strategic communications to effectively convey innovation strategies, pilot results, and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in innovation strategy, emerging technology planning, R&D, or related roles.
• Experience working with educational institutions or public sector innovation initiatives strongly preferred.
• Proven skills in research, facilitation, and strategic communication with executive-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability designing and managing pilot programs, including defining and evaluating impact metrics.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, ambiguous environments with competing priorities.

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