SAIC

SBIR-STTR Task Lead

SAIC • $120K — $150K *
Arlington, VA 22204In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience, or a Master's with 12+ years, or a PhD/JD with 9+ years.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Top Secret clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI for continued employment.
  • Deep understanding of counterintelligence (CI), Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), and regulatory risks.
  • Proven track record in enhancing due diligence processes and implementing effective knowledge management strategies.
  • Extensive experience managing due diligence for SBIR/STTR proposals and NCIS assessments.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead due diligence reviews for SBIR/STTR proposals and foreign grant requests.
  • Manage a team of three supervisors and support analysts in evaluation tasks.
  • Conduct research to assess FOCI and identify potential risks for the Department of War.
  • Ensure timely completion and high-quality standards of analytical products.
  • Carry out counterintelligence assessments as needed on small business concerns and research institutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize assessment processes and communication.
  • Produce analytic reports detailing foreign threats affecting SBIR/STTR and FR initiatives.
  • Support national security initiatives through analytical contributions and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

  • Work in a fully onsite role in Arlington, VA.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with key government partners and influence national security outcomes.
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects with substantial impact on national defense.
  • Leadership roles that enhance team management and strategic decision-making skills.
  • Professional development opportunities through participation in workshops and interagency collaborations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a SBIR/STTR Task Lead to support a fully onsite role in Arlington, VA.
This position leads the development and execution of the Navy's SBIR/STTR and Foreign Research (FR) due diligence processes, ensuring alignment with Department of War policies and close collaboration with key government partners.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee due diligence reviews for SBIR/STTR contract proposals, FR grant requests, and NCIS counterintelligence assessments.
  • Manage three supervisors and guide analysts performing due diligence evaluations.
  • Research companies and institutions to identify FOCI and other Department of War-defined risks.
  • Ensure high-quality, accurate analytical products and timely review completion.
  • Conduct counterintelligence assessments on SBIR/STTR Small Business Concerns and research institutions as required.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and timely assessment processes.
  • Produce regular analytic reports on foreign threats and trends affecting SBIR/STTR and FR programs.
  • Support NCIS investigations and national security initiatives through targeted analytical contributions.
  • Identify and brief on trends in IP theft and technology transfer to support DON protection efforts.
  • Present findings to senior government stakeholders during workshops and working groups.
  • Support interagency collaboration and share best practices to strengthen due diligence processes.
  • Maintain expertise in CI, FOCI, cybersecurity, and regulatory-risk policies and standards.
  • Lead process and knowledge-management improvements to streamline due diligence operations.
  • Serve as primary liaison to government stakeholders, providing updates, recommendations, and program insights.
  • Oversee contractor staff, ensuring alignment with program requirements and contract guidelines.


Qualifications

Requirements:
  • Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; OR Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
  • US citizenship.
  • TS clearance; Ability to obtain TS/SCI required to maintain employment.
  • In-depth knowledge of Counterintelligence (CI), Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), cybersecurity, and regulatory risk policies and standards.
  • Proven experience driving process improvements and implementing knowledge-management strategies to enhance due diligence operations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing due diligence reviews for SBIR/STTR contract proposals, Federal Research (FR) grant applications, and counterintelligence assessments, such as NCIS evaluations.
  • Strong leadership experience, including supervising and mentoring team members to achieve operational goals.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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