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SAIC

SBIR-STTR Task Lead

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$126.60K - $165.70K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE 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 ...

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HEICO

Electro-Optics Assembler

Santa Barbara, CA

$25 - $32/hr

SBIR is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). HEICO is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, defense and electronics company. For more ...

HEICO

Sr. EO/IR Systems Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA

$170K - $195K/yr

As a member of SBIR's Systems Engineering Group and reporting to SBIR's CTO, the Senior EO/IR Systems Engineer's primary responsibility will be to define, design, and analyze electro-optical test ...

Heico

Sr. EO/IR Systems Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$170K - $195K/yr

As a member of SBIR's Systems Engineering Group and reporting to SBIR's CTO, the Senior EO/IR Systems Engineer's primary responsibility will be to define, design, and analyze electro-optical test ...

Heico

Electro-Optics Assembler

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

SBIR is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). HEICO is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, defense and electronics company. For more ...

Astrion

Portfolio Manager

Hill Air Force Base, UT · On-site

This role will act as a conduit for the AF SBIR STTR CRP program to reach out to and coordinate with other Agencies and their programs to identify cross-platform technologies that are being planned ...

Astrion

Portfolio Manager

Hill Air Force Base, UT

This role will act as a conduit for the AF SBIR STTR CRP program to reach out to and coordinate with other Agencies and their programs to identify cross-platform technologies that are being planned ...

Astrion

This role will act as a conduit for the AF SBIR STTR CRP program to reach out to and coordinate with other Agencies and their programs to identify cross-platform technologies that are being planned ...

Astrion

Portfolio Manager

El Segundo, CA · On-site

This role will act as a conduit for the AF SBIR STTR CRP program to reach out to and coordinate with other Agencies and their programs to identify cross-platform technologies that are being planned ...

HEICO

Sr. EO/IR Systems Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$170K - $195K/yr

As a member of SBIR's Systems Engineering Group and reporting to SBIR's CTO, the Senior EO/IR Systems Engineer's primary responsibility will be to define, design, and analyze electro-optical test ...

Astrion

This role will act as a conduit for the AF SBIR STTR CRP program to reach out to and coordinate with other Agencies and their programs to identify cross-platform technologies that are being planned ...

Heico

Electro-Optics Assembler

Santa Barbara, CA

$25 - $32/hr

SBIR is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). HEICO is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, defense and electronics company. For more ...

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Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree, sometimes a master's, with a focus on science or engineeringUsually requires at least a bachelor's degree in a related field
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SBIR-STTR Task Lead

SBIR-STTR Task Lead

SAIC

Arlington, VA • Hybrid

$126.60K - $165.70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

SAIC rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 204 rated it services

Job description

Job ID: 2612288

Location: Arlington, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-12

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


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.

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