SBIR-STTR Task Lead

Company:

SAIC Location:

Arlington, VA Career Level:

Associate Industries:

Technology, Software, IT, Electronics Description 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.