Small Business Innovation Research

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next. When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Coordinator to join our team. In this role you will get to p rovide technical support to the Missile Defense Agency, Targets and Countermeasures Program Executive Office (MDA/TC) SBIR and STTR programs . What You'll Be Doing: Provide engineering recommendations and coordination support for all TC SBIR/STTR programs
Coordinate with the team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Chief Engineers, and supporting engineers on each SBIR and STTR before recommending the path forward to Phase II and beyond
Coordinate with TC Program Managers for potential transition of SBIR/STTR technologies into future Target systems
Communicate with the MDA/TC Systems Engineering & Integration Director on the selection of experiments and submit them to the SBIR/STTR Research Council (RC)
Coordinate and communicate with the Technical Monitors to ensure they have the information needed to manage their SBIR/STTRs
Support monthly and quarterly reviews of every project to ensure that SBIR/STTR program encompasses the evolving needs of our mission and that experiments are firmly on track and continue to encompass all of TC requirements to advance Target capabilities
Support testing and assist in coordinating tests when required
Coordinate and support all meetings and reviews
Travel to corporate offices for site visits, kick off meetings and reviews
Prepare Program Director Reviews every six months and perform coordination for all meeting logistics
Provide status and update the Staff Call Charts weekly, and update the "Snap Shot" charts
Coordinate NDA's and User Agreements and verify they are signed and provided to the appropriate MDA organization
Assign and train Technical Monitors
Prepare charts for the research council
Process and investigate history on proposed SBIR/STTRs and conduct reviews of each project
Support bi-weekly SBIR/STTR meetings. Review information to insure it is accurate and up to date What Required Skills You'll Bring: Active Secret Clearance
Master's degree and 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project OR Bachelor's degree and 20+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program/project
Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams as applicable
Strong communication skills to include oral, written and briefing
Capability to develop and clearly present reports and presentations to senior management-level personnel
Must be proficient in Microsoft tools , e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word
Must be a pro-active, self-starter What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Familiarity/experience with the Federal SBIR and STTR programs
Familiarity with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) organization/processes and the Missile Defense System (MDS)
Familiarity with government acquisition, systems engineering, and standard test processes
Prior experience working directly with prime contractors and Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs) on behalf of the government
Technical proposal development and evaluation Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $104,200.00 - $182,400.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars. Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY.