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Koniag Advisory and Business Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a FESI‑SBIR Program Analyst to support KABS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position will start mid to late September 2026, is fully funded, and is hybrid – requiring on‑site presence for three days per week. The candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package are offered, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and three weeks paid time off.

The FESI‑SBIR Program Analyst provides essential programmatic, analytical, and operational support to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Commercialization, executing the Federal and Energy Startup Initiative (FESI) within the SBIR/STTR program. The analyst strengthens the innovation pipeline among early‑stage energy startups, supports commercialization readiness, and increases the transition of federally funded technologies into the marketplace. Collaboration with program managers, small business awardees, national laboratories, technical assistance providers, and DOE leadership ensures effective delivery of FESI SBIR support services and successful execution of program activities.

• Support planning, coordination, and daily operations of DOE’s FESI SBIR initiative, including startup engagement, milestone tracking, and service delivery support.
• Assist in developing FESI program resources, commercialization guidance materials, outreach communications, and operational workflows.
• Conduct data collection, commercialization tracking, portfolio analysis, and performance evaluation to support program oversight and reporting.
• Prepare written materials such as program summaries, metrics dashboards, reports, presentations, and briefing documents for DOE leadership.
• Support outreach efforts including workshops, webinars, startup engagement events, and coordination with entrepreneurial support organizations.
• Interface with DOE program offices, national laboratories, startups, commercialization advisors, and accelerators to gather information, verify progress, and facilitate technology maturation activities.
• Maintain organized program files, tracking tools, databases, and resource repositories to support efficient program management.
• Support review and evaluation activities by monitoring commercialization readiness, assessing startup needs, and identifying gaps in support.
• Monitor federal and DOE‑specific SBIR/STTR policy updates to ensure program alignment with requirements and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement aimed at increasing program efficiency, data quality, and stakeholder experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, public policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting federal R&D programs, commercialization programs, innovation initiatives, or grants/contract administration.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with technical data interpretation, commercialization metrics, or program evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing structured reports or presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across cross‑functional teams in a hybrid setting.
• Familiarity with federal program operations, R&D processes, startup support mechanisms, or financial assistance programs.
• Proficiency with data management platforms, spreadsheets, CRM systems, or analytics tools.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to meet federal suitability requirements if required.

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust.

• Experience with SBIR/STTR programs, particularly DOE or other science agencies.
• Knowledge of technology commercialization, startup development, market analysis, or entrepreneurial ecosystems.
• Experience collaborating with startups, national laboratories, accelerators, investors, or technical assistance providers.
• Skills in facilitating commercialization workshops, outreach events, and training sessions.
• Education or experience relevant to energy technologies, engineering, or scientific R&D.
• Program Management Support.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking.
• Technical Comprehension (energy, science, engineering).
• Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Support.
• Written and Oral Communication.
• Process and Workflow Improvement.
• Commercialization Insight and Data Tracking.
• Policy Awareness and Compliance Support.

• Understanding of SBIR/STTR structures, federal innovation funding mechanisms, and DOE mission areas.
• Knowledge of commercialization pathways, startup development needs, and technology transition processes.

• Commercialization tracking, data analysis, and performance metrics development.
• Preparing clear and concise program documentation, summaries, and leadership briefings.
• Using databases, workflow tools, spreadsheets, and CRM platforms.
• Coordinating outreach, communication, and startup engagement activities.

• Manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and shifting program priorities.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Identify startup needs, evaluate program gaps, and propose actionable solutions.
• Contribute to a collaborative, mission‑focused program environment.

This is a hybrid position requiring periodic on‑site participation at DOE headquarters or designated facilities. Remote work is supported for routine responsibilities. Travel may be required for outreach events, workshops, or program coordination.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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