Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer
Position Summary:
The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking a Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer to lead the Office of Innovation. This position will be identifying innovation trends, stakeholders, business opportunities and program expansion/creation. As well as coordinate with agency divisions and other state agencies to develop and implement programs and budget objectives that support the growth objectives in the Framework for Growth.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Leads the development of the Office of Innovation, including identifying innovation trends, stakeholders, business opportunities, and program expansion/creation
- Oversees delivery of data resources and research
- Seeks opportunities for growth and makes policy recommendations regarding startups, entrepreneurship, and innovation to the Secretary
- Works with state university partners to further develop the commercialization of innovation and technologies via university and community resources, with a particular focus on tech transfer
- Manages and oversees the implementation of the Framework for Growth, the state’s economic development strategy
- Works collaboratively with regional partners and private industry to align initiatives and investments around the Framework for Growth
- Coordinates with Department of Commerce divisions and other state agencies to develop and implement programs and budget objectives that support the growth objectives outlined
- Builds the Office of Innovation including hiring key positions and supervising existing staff
- Makes staffing recommendations to the Secretary
Monday – Friday, 8:00a – 5:00p
$90,000.00 -$100,000.00 annually
Benefits Eligible