Sr. Agreements Lead, Navy Technology Transfer

FedTech•Arlington, VA

2d•$112,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

FedTech is seeking a Sr. Agreements Lead to provide specialized agreement review and quality control for Navy technology transfer agreements. The role ensures agreements are accurate, compliant, and ready for execution by reviewing them against approved templates and current policy. The position focuses on identifying potential issues or deviations, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve them, and analyzing recurring issues to inform future policy and template improvements. This role is contingent upon government contract award and funding.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in intellectual property and technology transfer, including reviewing licenses, research agreements, CRADAs, patent license agreements, education partnership agreements, material transfer agreements, NDAs, or related contracts.
Background as an IP Paralegal, Patent Agent, non-practicing IP Attorney, or in a related intellectual property role, with the ability to understand patents, statements of work, and technical documentation.
Experience supporting technology transfer, ideally with federal agencies, federally funded research organizations, or federal laboratories.
Familiarity with CUI requirements and other contractual and compliance considerations, with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to clearly communicate complex issues.
Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining quality, consistency, and deadlines, and to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to processes, policies, and templates.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Recent Department of War (DoW) technology transfer experience within the past 5 years is desired.
An active or transferable security clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review technology transfer agreements, including CRADAs, patent license agreements, education partnership agreements, material transfer agreements, and NDAs, against approved templates and current policy.
Review intellectual property provisions, including background and foreground IP, government use rights, license scope and field of use, invention reporting, and applicable march-in provisions.
Review Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) provisions, including marking, handling, dissemination controls, and applicable flow-down requirements.
Identify potential export control considerations and coordinate with the appropriate subject-matter experts for further review.
Identify, document, and assess deviations from approved agreement language, including recommended next steps or disposition.
Maintain review checklists and issue logs to promote consistent, high-quality reviews.
Identify recurring issues and trends and provide feedback to policy and technology transfer teams to support improvements to templates, guidance, and processes.
Support timely review of agreements during periods of increased volume while maintaining a consistent standard of quality and compliance.