Sr. IP & Technology Transfer Compliance Lead

FedTech•Arlington, VA

1d•$112,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Sr. IP & Technology Transfer Compliance Lead provides specialized agreement review and quality control to help ensure Navy technology transfer agreements are accurate, compliant, and ready for execution. The role reviews agreements against approved templates and current policy, identifies potential issues or deviations, and coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to address them. It also identifies recurring issues and trends that can inform future policy and template improvements. The role focuses on compliance review and quality control. The position supports timely review of agreements during periods of increased volume while maintaining consistent standards of quality and compliance. It works with policy and technology transfer teams to improve templates, guidance, and processes. This position is contingent upon government contract award and funding, and is located in Arlington, Virginia.

Requirements

At least 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.
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.
U.S. citizenship required.
Familiarity with CUI requirements and other contractual and compliance considerations.
Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
Ability to clearly communicate complex issues.
Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining quality, consistency, and deadlines.
Ability to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to processes, policies, and templates.

Nice To Haves

Recent Department of War (DoW) technology transfer experience.
An active or transferable security clearance.

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 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 consistent quality and compliance.
Provide clear, consistent guidance to stakeholders and help resolve agreement issues efficiently.