Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Administration Support Specialist - Army Research Office (ARO)

Nemean Solutions, LLC is looking for a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Administration Support Specialist - Army Research Office (ARO)

Background:

Provide support services to the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Administration Support Specialist at ARO to administer the Army's STTR Program. This position requires a detailed knowledge of the Federal, DoD and DA policy and guidance governing the STTR Program. It includes a general awareness of the DoD and Army science and technology enterprise, the systems acquisition process, and mechanisms for technology development and transition. The position also requires knowledge programs associated with basic research, as well as a functional knowledge of Army contracting and financial management procedures and processes.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Support the Army STTR Program Manager in the management and administration of all processes required to implement the STTR Program within the Army.
• Understand the STTR Program operational processes, coordinate and track the flow of information for multiple overlapping annual cycles from the development of topics through the award of contracts, conduct quarterly and annual reporting of all program awards; program activity includes proposal evaluations, debriefs, protest actions, Congressional inquiries, and verification of compliance with STTR policy and law, notification of firms of selection decisions, coordinate and respond to resulting debriefings (conducted within 30 days) to include maintaining records of source selection processes and results.
• Identify compliant Phase I and Phase II proposals obtained from the DOD submission site to be loaded to the Army STTR portal through coordination with the SBIR Program Support contractor.
• Coordinate execution with Program Coordinators (PCs) representing all participating organizations throughout the Army to ensure they are effectively engaged in the STTR Program and meeting required deadlines with products of satisfactory quality.
• Track distribution and obligation of funds through the RDECOM and maintain historical records in the STTR management portal and in current tracking modules utilized by the STTR Program; Improve the robustness of STTR administration by continually updating program standard operating procedures, as needed, to reflect changes in program structure, requirements, and operations; and,
• Support Program Manager development of topic and award recommendation packages by collecting evaluation data and preparing consolidated recommendation(s) for ARO Director approval and coordinate notification of TPOCs and selected and non-selected proposers, as appropriate.
• Develop mastery of information technology (IT) systems, databases and associated processes supporting administration of the Army STTR Program.
• Collaborate effectively with the Army SBIR Program support contractor responsible for the management of IT systems, web portal, and databases STTR relies for program execution.
• Operate web-based legacy systems for handling data contributed by users to support program functions including topic generation and review, proposal handling, and contract awards; coordinate updates to program information and other postings; update and review quarterly the STTR portal.
• Assist and support the topic authors with access to the web-based system to develop instructions, user guides, and coordination with the PoCs for topic development across all participating agencies with no more than one hundred topic submissions for the yearly cycle; and,
• Ensure access of multiple users for topic and evaluation cycles as identified by the TPoCs/PoCs for all required and credentialed users throughout the Army STTR participating community.
• Coordinate program operations with external organizations and stakeholders to enable effective Army STTR Program execution.
• Renumber final PM approved topic set and upload to the consolidated DoD Announcement once the Army down selection and DoD approval processes have been completed.
• Maintain open communication and visibility with program participants and be available to provide assistance through email and phone.
• Respond efficiently to periodic and ad hoc report requests from the STTR PM throughout the year regarding such things as award dollar totals, contracting timeliness, and geographical representation, from sources such as the Army STTR PM, DA, OSD, and the SBA. Gather relevant information, format materials in accordance with guidance, submit reports after the STTR PM approval and ensuring delivered reports are accepted by the requesting organization; and,
• Support Army STTR Program outreach and technology transition activities to maximize program awareness, participation, and commercialization.
• Assist, as needed, in the conduct of program outreach to stakeholders within the DoD/Army as well as to academia and the small business community to increase program participation.
• Attend Federal, DoD, and/or Army SBIR/STTR training and program review events, as needed, to ensure complete and current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and procedures, and to support Army STTR Program formal support of these events.
• Support the SBIR/STTR Technical Assistance Advocates (TAAs) by providing information on current, past, and upcoming contract awards and support of ongoing STTR efforts and opportunities for funding to facilitate transition opportunities.
• Reconcile/validate Army STTR Phase III small business-reported information contained in the Small Business Administration Company Commercialization Report (CCR) database; and, Coordinate commercialization activities with TAAs, PCs, and SBCs to provide success story content on a yearly basis.

Security Requirement:

• Must be eligible to access classified materials up to the level of SECRET established through completion of a TIER 3 personnel security investigation with results favorably adjudicated by the DoD Consolidated Adjudications Facility.

Education/Experience Requirement:

• The proposed individual shall possess (at a minimum) a bachelor's degree. Significant highly relevant Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/STTR experience can substitute for degree and is otherwise desirable. Expertise in contemporary business computer tools (spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentations, and graphics) is essential. The Microsoft suite of programs is preferred to ensure ready compatibility with Army systems currently in use. These skills may have been acquired by the selectee through either on-the-job or formal training. In addition, individuals should have specific knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and Microsoft Access. Similarly, strong communication skills are essential, including both written (especially the ability to formulate concise instructions) and oral (with the ability to hold effective person-to-person and telephone conversations with native and non-native-English speakers).

Support Hours: Applicant shall be available during core work hours 0900 to 1500 or as established by the RA. The facility is closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

Place of Performance: This work will be performed at the Research Triangle Park, NC's Frontier building.

Travel: It is anticipated that while executing the duties of the position, travel may be required to a government facility to obtain items such as a CAC or electronic equipment.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, Paid Time Off, sick leave, 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

COVID-19 considerations: Nemean Solutions follows all CDC recommendations and US Military Installation guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. Nemean Solutions follows all Department of Labor laws pertaining to COVID-19.

Company Overview: Nemean Solutions is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors.

Nemean Solutions is proud to be a Veteran friendly employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Nemean Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.

Nemean Solutions is headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ.