Danielle Bailey

Navsea Sbir Sttr Program Engagement - West Coast Representative @VT Group (VTG)

92008, CA, US

Led strategic engagement and coordination efforts across 6 Pacific Tech Bridges for the NAVSEA SBIR/STTR Program, facilitating events, strengthening partnerships between Government and industry, and increasing small business participation in federal contracting. Represented the program at national conferences, delivered training, and supported technology transition by providing analysis, aligning stakeholders, and consolidating key resources for strategic use.• Led and aligned efforts across all Pacific Tech Bridges (Central Coast; Ventura; Inland Empire; High Desert; SoCal; Hawaii), while successfully building new partnerships with the Central Coast and Hawaii regions.• Managed regular check-ins with Pacific Tech Bridges to strengthen collaboration and alignment.• Orchestrated SBIR/STTR events in both in-person and virtual formats.• Served as key representative for the NAVSEA SBIR/STTR Program Office, presenting at conferences and industry events to promote program initiatives and engagement.• Promoted small businesses to engage in Government contracts by providing training and education.• Consolidated and organized SBIR/STTR resources into comprehensive, user-friendly compilations for strategic use.• Drove strategic SBIR initiatives by supporting Warfare Centers and key stakeholders.• Facilitated partnerships between industry and Government, creating mutual opportunities for collaboration and growth.• Coordinated with various levels of management to stay apprised of contract status throughout the lifecycle.• Provided analysis to the Government regarding technology development, transition, and strategic resource.• Represented NAVSEA SBIR/STTR program at multiple outreach events, providing presentations and one-on-one meetings with small businesses. Developed presentations for PM for multiple events and ensured that they were approved for public release.

National University

Master of Science - MS, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Thousand Oaks High School

High School

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Bachelor’s Degree, Major: Communication Studies - College of Liberal Arts; Minor in Psychology