Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
Analyst Fellowship – Stony Lonesome Group, LLC
Location: Hybrid – Tampa, FL or Remote
Reports To: Vice President of Operations (Rusty Isaacs) & Managing Partner (Sean Drake)
Employment Type: Interim / Contract (6–12 months)
Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience
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About Stony Lonesome Group
Stony Lonesome Group (“SLG”) is a veteran-founded venture capital firm investing in dual-use and national security technologies that strengthen U.S. defense, public safety, and societal resilience. With over $100M under management and a portfolio of 60+ companies, SLG partners with founders developing breakthrough innovations across defense tech, autonomy, cybersecurity, advanced materials, healthtech, and human performance.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and mission need—supporting technologies that serve both commercial and government markets.
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Position Overview
The Interim Analyst will support SLG’s investment team in sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring dual-use technology companies across the firm’s portfolio and deal pipeline. This role provides exposure to the full venture lifecycle—from diligence through portfolio management—and is ideal for individuals interested in defense innovation, venture capital, or national security technology commercialization.
The analyst will work directly with SLG partners and portfolio leadership, contributing to market research, due diligence documentation, and strategic program development.
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Key Responsibilities
- Investment Diligence & Research
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative market research on dual-use and defense-tech sectors (AI, autonomy, C-UAS, cyber, logistics, advanced medtech, etc.)
- Support due diligence and memo preparation for active investments (technical, market, financial, and team analysis)
- Evaluate alignment with SLG’s investment thesis and DoD requirements framework
- Portfolio Support & Analysis
- Track portfolio company performance metrics and assist in quarterly reporting
- Identify government contract, SBIR/STTR, and program alignment opportunities for portfolio founders
- Assist in preparing investor updates and fundraising materials
- Deal Flow Management
- Maintain CRM and deal pipeline data; help triage inbound opportunities
- Support communications and scheduling for founder introductions and screening sessions
- Strategic & Operational Support
- Contribute to research initiatives on defense innovation ecosystems (AFWERX, SOCOM, DEVCOM, etc.)
- Support firm operations, reporting, and fund compliance documentation as required
