Small Business Innovation Research Technical Diligence Liaison

JRAD is seeking candidates for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Technical Diligence Liaison position supporting ARPA-H. This position is located Washington, D.C.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Develop due diligence reports on proposed SBIR topics about related or duplicative funding in the public or private sector and potential commercial opportunity to ensure 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 (Entrepreneurs-in-residence, market and intellectual property analyses, etc.) 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

Required Skills and Education:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in research related to federal government project management, research, or policy development within the health sector
• Ability to read and understand technical approaches to product development (science, engineering, OR product strategy expertise)
• Ability to analyze scientific literature as part of a due diligence - finding redundancy, developing and running queries
• Ability to analyze company and investor data - e.g., comfort with Pitchbook or Crunchbase
• Strong communication skills; clear communication within a team and across organizations of scientists and businesspeople
• Previous intermediate experience with data, reporting, and dashboarding
• Master's degree preferred

Security Clearance:

• Public Trust

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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