Job Description

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior SBIR Program Analyst to support KPS and our government customer in Washington, DC. The position is hybrid, will require 3 days onsite. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The Senior SBIR Program Analyst provides high level analytical, programmatic, and administrative support to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) in its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program operations. The role advances DOE’s mission to transition innovative technologies from federally funded R&D toward commercialization by providing expertise in program planning, evaluation, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the management, coordination, and execution of SBIR/STTR program activities in alignment with DOE and OTC priorities.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess program effectiveness, technology readiness, commercialization outcomes, and portfolio trends.
• Assist in the development of annual solicitation topics, program documentation, guidance materials, and strategic planning products.
• Review and evaluate technical proposals and provide analytical insight into award recommendations, program balance, and performance outcomes.
• Prepare briefings, reports, dashboards, and communication materials for senior leadership, interagency partners, and external stakeholders.
• Support outreach and engagement activities, including workshops, webinars, applicant assistance programs, and small business engagement events.
• Maintain and improve program data systems, tracking mechanisms, and performance metrics.
• Provide subject matter expertise in SBIR/STTR policy, Congressional requirements, and compliance with federal R&D program mandates.
• Coordinate with national laboratories, program offices, small businesses, and commercialization partners to track technology transition progress.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency, transparency, and impact.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, public policy, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience supporting federal R&D programs, technology commercialization initiatives, or SBIR/STTR operations.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, metrics development, program evaluation, or portfolio analysis.
• Familiarity with federal R&D processes, grants/contracts management, and technology readiness frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing briefings for senior government officials.
• Proven ability to work in a hybrid environment and coordinate with geographically distributed teams.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance if required by contract.
Security Requirement:
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in science, engineering, public administration, or business.
• Prior experience directly supporting DOE SBIR/STTR, DOE program offices, or national laboratories.
• Knowledge of commercialization pathways, venture funding, tech to market models, or intellectual property management.
• Experience with federal data systems and tools (e.g., SBIR.gov, Portfolio Analysis Tools, CRM/analytics platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to engage with small businesses, startups, researchers, and technology developers.
Work Environment:
This is a hybrid role requiring periodic on-site work at DOE headquarters or designated facilities. Remote work is supported for routine tasks but may vary depending on program needs.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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