About the job
Join Our Growth Team as a Strategy Associate
Evolv Technology is on the lookout for a dynamic and adaptable strategist to elevate our Growth Team. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the advancement of Evolv by pinpointing new market opportunities, crafting plans for market entry and expansion, and spearheading strategic initiatives aimed at broadening our business footprint. A primary focus will be establishing a program that promotes the responsible adoption of cutting-edge safety technology across key sectors. Your responsibilities will include coordinating evidence development, securing third-party validation, stakeholder mapping, and engaging with standards organizations, all while cultivating trustworthy relationships with customers, industry associations, and research partners. This position demands structured thinking, exceptional writing and communication skills, along with the ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments.
Why Choose Evolv?
At Evolv, we are dedicated to enhancing public safety through groundbreaking security technology. We value individuals who consistently do the right thing, prioritize people, take ownership, collaborate effectively, and embrace boldness and curiosity. Our comprehensive benefits package includes equity options, extensive health coverage, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, flexible paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a quarterly well-being stipend, and access to mental wellness resources like Calm.
Your Success Path:
In your first 30 days, you will:
- Gain an understanding of our business across various vertical markets, assess the impact of our products on customers, and identify growth opportunities.
Within 90 days, you will:
- Map the current landscape of federal and state regulations, best practices, mandates, and policies influencing weapons detection.
- Identify existing and forthcoming legislation and funding, along with approaches taken by other companies in the weapons detection sector.
- Select federal and state agencies, and formulate a tailored plan for Evolv, including specific agencies, messaging, and success metrics.
By the end of 12 months, you will:
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and funding landscape at the federal and state levels and a system in place for tracking and monitoring changes.
- Engage with targeted agencies to advance policy, best practices, and funding initiatives for weapons detection.
- Create a set of evidence-based outcomes from our products for customer use, and devise a strategy to develop additional proof points.

