Sr. Policy Lead, Navy Technology Transfer

FedTech•Arlington, VA

2d•$112,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

FedTech is seeking a Sr. Policy Lead to shape and strengthen policies, guidance, and agreements supporting technology transfer across the U.S. Navy. This role involves translating complex federal and Department of the Navy (DoW) technology transfer requirements into clear, practical guidance for research organizations. The position requires close collaboration with technology transfer professionals, legal and intellectual property counsel, security and contracting teams, and laboratory leadership to develop and maintain effective technology transfer policies and tools.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in DoW, Navy, or federal technology transfer programs, policy, or a closely related environment.
Experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating technology transfer agreements, including CRADAs and patent license agreements.
Experience developing or maintaining technology transfer policies, handbooks, agreement templates, or standard operating procedures, with familiarity with federal technology transfer statutes, DoW policy, or SECNAV guidance.
Strong policy and technical writing skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory, policy, and technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
Experience working across organizations and diverse stakeholder groups, particularly in environments where collaboration and influence are essential.
A bachelor's degree is required.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Navy or DoW Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) professional or within a DoW technology transfer program office is a plus.
A JD, MPP, or relevant graduate degree is a plus.
Experience working at the intersection of technology transfer, intellectual property, research, and federal policy is a plus.
An active or transferable security clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and update technology transfer policies, instructions, guidance memoranda, handbooks, and manuals, including SECNAVINST requirements, and provide formal recommendations for interim policy guidance as needed.
Develop and maintain standard technology transfer agreement templates, including CRADAs, patent licenses, education partnership agreements, material transfer agreements, commercial test agreements, and NDAs.
Monitor changes to federal technology transfer statutes, DoW policies, and SECNAV guidance and translate requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
Coordinate policy development and implementation across legal and intellectual property counsel, security, contracting, and laboratory stakeholders.
Assess the impact of policy changes on agreement templates, procedures, training materials, and forms, and identify opportunities to streamline technology transfer processes while maintaining compliance.
Provide policy interpretation and support technology transfer reporting, data calls, oversight activities, and audit responses.