SBIR & STTR Advisor

The Opportunity:

To achieve an organization's mission, leaders need strong team members who can create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether completing an immediate task, tracking new programs, or conducting policy analyses, our clients need an analyst who can help build coalitions with senior clients, implement strategies for organizational strategy, and understand healthcare initiatives. That is why we need you, an experienced Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Advisor to provide high-quality support.

As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical analyst to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. Leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies.

You'll serve as an SBIR & STTR Advisor helping clients to develop stakeholder management strategies, establish new business processes, and complete research and analysis to determine viable solutions. You will be responsible for managing incoming requirements, facilitating successful programs across the Agency, and is readily available to shift your focus to fulfill emerging client requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.

What You'll Work On:

• Develop due diligence reports on proposed SBIR topics about related or duplicative funding in the public or private sector and potential commercial opportunity to support unique, efficient use of ARPA-H dollars

• Track and analyze technical communications and results from SBIR performers and provide recommendations to the PM and the federal SBIR lead about progress against expectations

• Track and report on commercial progress across the portfolio of performers as well as making recommendations on existing commercial services, such as Entrepreneurs-in-residence or market and intellectual property analyses, to be offered

• Support the development of new commercialization support capabilities to ensure follow-on funding and long-term success of the small businesses funded by ARPA-H

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience working with federal R&D SBIR or STTR programs

• 6+ years of experience in research related to federal government project management or policy development within the health sector

• Experience analyzing company and investor data, such as Pitchbook or Crunchbase

• Experience with data, reporting, and dashboarding

• Ability to read and understand technical approaches to product development, such as science, engineering, or product strategy

• Ability to analyze scientific literature as part of due diligence, including finding redundancy and developing and running queries

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with ARPA, such as DARPA or ARPA-E

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate within a team and across organizations of technical experts

• Master's degree preferred; Doctorate degree a plus

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.