Veteran Entrepreneur Program Director
CurrentState Agency assisting Veterans with the acquisition, start and growth related strategies for Entrepreneurship.• Conduct financial analysis and business modeling for acquisition purposes. • Train Veterans in all facets of business including, but not limited to, new business acquisition (marketing & sales), operations, finance and principles of accounting.• Responsible for driving channel and business development strategies with external stakeholder agencies, veteran service organizations, elected officials, non-profits and business entities, including councils or committees, by demonstrating and applying advanced business acumen. • Direct office support functions in the areas of: resource allocation, budget preparation, forecasting, purchasing, equipment, facilities, special projects, business management, policy interpretation and Division / Program safety.• Provide direct coordination with agency’s internal, core programs including Veteran Employment Services, Veteran Claims, the Fund for Veterans Assistance and others. • Testify before legislative committees and structure budget responses for the Legislative Appropriations Request process. Interact with agency’s senior leadership and make quarterly reports to the agency's Commissioners. Ensure Commissioners have “high-level” and positive visibility in the community.