Policy and Proposal Lead

DescriptionSAIC is seeking a Policy and Proposal Lead to support multiple customers within the Department of Navy (DON), including the office of the Deputy Undersecretary of the Navy for Intelligence and Security (DUSN I&S) and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The Policy and Proposal Lead will oversee the DON team charged with implementing and refining the Navy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Due Diligence program. This position is Hybrid Remote with work located in Arlington, VA.Job Responsibilities: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including DUSN(I&S), NCIS, and the DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office (PMO) to lead the development of the Navy's SBIR/STTR Due Diligence Policy, in alignment with the due diligence policy memo signed by the Deputy Secretary of Defense in May 2024. Oversee the DUSN(I&S)'s due diligence reviews and NCIS's CI reviews for SBIR/STTR Phase I, II, and III proposals, as appropriate.Perform research and analysis of companies to identify patterns, concerns, or threats aiding in efforts to identify foreign intelligence entities and other adversarial threats to DON and DOD programs.Maintain a high-level of product quality control before sharing results with DUSN(I&S) government for validation to ensure data is accurate and up-to-date.Ensure due diligence reviews are completed in a timely fashion, typically 30-45 calendar days depending on the Phase.Conduct counterintelligence assessments on potential SBIR/STTR vendors and proposals to identify potential foreign ownership, control, or influence, cybersecurity and regulatory risks.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as program managers, analysts, and other relevant parties to ensure that counterintelligence assessments are conducted in a timely and effective manner.Annually produce an analytic product summarizing trends and threats from foreign entities to support SBIR/STTR elements.Provide analytical support to agents, other analytical division, and NCIS leadership in support of related investigative and national security efforts. Identify trends and actions of intellectual property theft and technology transfer investigated by NCIS, and provide informational briefings outlining findings to facilitate the DON efforts to prevent such theft/loss.Present high-level findings orally to key stakeholders, including DUSN(I&S) government, and at due diligence workshops, as requested.Manage multiple team leads supporting different DON organizations.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the wider DoD SBIR/STTR due diligence community.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to counterintelligence, FOCI, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Top Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain TS/SCI required to maintain employment. US citizenship required.Bachelors degree and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.Management experience and experience supporting DoD and/or IC.Desired Qualifications:Experience with SBIR/STTR due diligence and/or supply chain risk management.Experience leveraging publicly and commercially available information, including large databases.Knowledge of foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) and experience working to mitigate FOCI risks.Experience overseeing sprints (large deliverables with a fast turnaround time).Job Field: Engineering and SciencesTravel: Yes, 10 % of the Time