Data Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hawaii.

📋 Description

• Assist in the management of agreements, identify innovation opportunities, manage portfolios/projects, and develop collaboration opportunities.

• Establish productive relationships with researchers and leadership regarding technology transfer issues.

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize technology transfer agreements.

• Oversee technology development, licensing activities, education, and outreach initiatives.

• Act as the lead knowledge manager for the RPO by creating, organizing, integrating, and sharing data.

• Collaborate with WRAIR IMD on SharePoint and information management concerns.

• Monitor project completion, report progress through monthly status updates, and address any delays.

• Organize scientific periodic reports, task requests, and respond to inquiries.

• Design and maintain relational MS Access databases and tracking systems.

• Update MS Access front-end tables, links, and functionalities while working with SQL back-end databases.

• Maintain datasets and databases related to Technology Transfer activities, incoming funds, and electronic payments.

• Archive artifacts in compliance with ARIMS standards.

• Manage and store Agreements Review Committee agendas, content, and meeting minutes.

• Refresh SharePoint content and training materials; provide support for SharePoint 2010 and 2016.

• Complete Cyber Security Fundamentals Training.

• Act as Invoice Manager and primary contact for CRADA incoming funds.

• Coordinate with DFAS and Resource Management to ensure timely receipt and deposit of electronic payments.

• Track CRADA invoicing, accounts receivable, project income quarters, GFEBS data, and LiveLink/GEARS agreements.

• Assist WRAIR Resource Management with RsBUX monitoring and business exchange operations.

• Serve as the main contact for CRADA, MTA, non-disclosure, and various agreement requests.

• Guide investigators and staff on technology transfer agreements and related processes.

• Evaluate research initiatives for commercial viability and negotiate external partnerships and budgets.

• Support Interagency Agreements by providing scientific content.

• Consult on invention disclosures and manage them in accordance with US Army policy.

• Assess technologies for patentability decisions by the Invention Evaluation Committee.

• Maintain files related to T2 agreements and negotiations.

• Engage in technology transfer activities and support licensing strategies.

• Identify intellectual property across WRAIR.

• Conduct outreach to connect products/capabilities with WRAIR scientific needs.

• Organize monthly teleconferences with WRAIR OCONUS laboratories.

• Provide training on Technology Transfer, intellectual property, licensing, and marketing.

• Conduct Staff Assistance Visits to OCONUS laboratories as necessary.

• Support scientific conferences and meetings by participating, presenting, or representing WRAIR initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification.

• Experience in a biomedical research environment that involves standard research methodologies.

• Familiarity with GFEBS and SAS.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and SharePoint.

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.

• Preferred candidates should have an in-scope Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance.

• Capability to travel locally and, on occasion, out of the area and overnight.

🏝️ Benefits

• Regular Full-Time position.

• Remote work options available.

• Local, out-of-area, and overnight travel may be anticipated.