Technology Transfer Associate II Security Clearance

Position: Technology Transfer Associate II with Security Clearance
Summary Summary All Native Group, a division of Ho-Chunk, Incorporated, is seeking a Technology Transfer associate to support Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Technology Transfer Associate will work for the Office of Research & Technology Applications at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The Technology Transfer Associate supports agreement negotiation and management, innovation opportunity identification, and development of collaboration opportunities.

The Technology Transfer Associate establishes a strong working relationship with researchers and leadership on technology transfer matters. This position is responsible to manage technology transfer matters that include drafting, negotiation and execution of technology transfer agreements; managing technology development, coordinating licensing activities, education and outreach. Essential Functions
* Serve as a Point of Contact for incoming requests for agreements including Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and non-disclosure agreements and others with minimal direct Government involvement.
* Be a subject matter expert for investigators and staff regarding technology transfer agreement and related processes
* Provide feedback to investigators on committee review of their requests.
* Negotiate partnerships with extramural collaborators.
* Support the Resource Management Office with preliminary budget information and negotiation of the budgets associated with extramural collaborators and Interagency Agreements with scientific content
* Independently consult with scientists on invention disclosures and processes all invention disclosures in accordance with US Army policy.
* Assist, identify and assess ongoing research efforts with commercial potential and evaluate the technologies of scientists prior to the Invention Evaluation Committee meetings so that appropriate information is provided to the in their decision-making process on patentability of client's inventions.
* Maintain file copies of all T2 agreements and pertinent negotiation artifacts and participate in T2 activities in regional, state, and local programs
* Identify Intellectual Property and support licensing activities and strategies and seek new products/capabilities from outside organizations that could fill client's science gaps and make appropriate connections.
* Coordinate and conduct a monthly teleconference to review business agreements and other business items and conduct Staff Assistance Visits to OCONUS labs as required.
* Conduct training related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, licensing, and marketing.
* Support scientific conferences and meetings by participating, presenting, or representing the client's activities. Competencies
* Have experience in a bio-medical research environment involving common research methodology
* 8 or more years of experience as a Technology Transfer expert
* Minimum of 5 years in a scientific research environment
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a U.S. Government Technology Transfer Office within the last five years
* Mastery level understanding of 15 USC 3710
* Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook. Supervisory Responsibility None required for this position Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
* Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
* Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
* Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
* Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected Experience
* Experience in a bio-medical research environment involving common research…