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Tanaq Support Services (TSS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in the health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TSS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

We are seeking a Business Analyst II to support a contract with our federal client.

This is a fully remote role based in Atlanta, GA or from anywhere in the U.S.

• Conduct technology transfer negotiations with the private sector and research institutions, review research proposals, develop and present recommendations regarding research agreements for review by client, and execute final research agreements per client guidance and policy.
• Work with staff to provide advice about potential tech transfer issues during research activities and to assist in the invention reporting process.
• Provide guidance in planning an effective patent, copyright, or trademark strategy and handle all implementation details during the protection stage.
• Assist in technical and market assessments and actively market client technologies to industry partners. Facilitate and create evaluation, material transfer, and license agreements with these industry partners to effectively get client technology into commercial use.
• Assist in the development and processing of agreements. Help staff interpret policies, rules and regulations related to the implementation of the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 as related to client technologies and the Small Business Innovation Program (SBIR).
• Collaborate with legal staff to provide legal guidance and assistance for all client Tech transfer activities.
• Provide information and guidance to conduct client business and expedite decisions by internal and external partners. Advise interested parties on client policies and procedures including conflict of interest issues, royalties, etc.
• Consult on the prioritization, coordination and management of assigned technology transfer duties by using a variety of software tools (SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Inteum, TechTracs, Grant Solutions, etc.).
• Perform administrative tasks associated with performing technology transfer services.
• Initiate electronic and hardcopy records related to agreements, and maintain appropriate data related to agreement records.
• Provide information when the requested information concerns routine and procedural requirements. Search for and assemble agreement information and records to respond to inquiries (i.e., FOIA, etc.).

• 10+ years of experience with impact commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization (including senior leadership, sales force, and customers' senior leadership teams).
• Previous demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex business transactions.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving complex legal issues.
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple entities
• Prior experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Ability to obtain a government clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications, or related field.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Tanaq Support Services (TSS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

Tanaq Support Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com

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