SBIR Technical Diligence Liaison

Valiant Harbor International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A government services firm is seeking a SBIR Technical Diligence Liaison to support innovative funding of health sector projects. This full-time, remote role involves developing due diligence reports, tracking project outcomes, and advising on commercialization strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in health sector research or policy and possess strong technical analysis skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in federal health sector research, project management, or policy development.
• Proficient in evaluating company and investor data.
• Previous experience in data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing scientific literature and identifying redundancy or gaps through structured queries.
• Proficient in evaluating company and investor data; familiarity with tools such as PitchBook or Crunchbase.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage teams and stakeholders across scientific and business communities.
• Previous experience in data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.

Responsibilities

• Develop due diligence reports on proposed SBIR topics.
• Track and analyze technical communications and outcomes from SBIR awardees.
• Monitor commercial progress and advise on commercialization support services.
• Contribute to design and implementation of new commercialization capabilities to promote sustainable growth and follow‑on funding for funded small businesses.

Skills

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Research in health sector

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D.)

Tools

PitchBook

Crunchbase

Job description

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Technical Diligence Liaison (Washington, DC)

Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in technical, programmatic, acquisition, compliance, and financial services for Government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. At Valiant Harbor International, we emphasize our intense focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customers’ needs quickly, efficiently, and effectively.

Valiant Harbor International is seeking a strategic and technically skilled SBIR Technical Diligence Liaison to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA‑H) through its Office of Commercialization. This full‑time remote position will help ensure that small business innovation funding is uniquely impactful, efficiently allocated, and poised for long‑term success through commercialization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in health sector research or policy, technical analysis and commercialization support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop due diligence reports on proposed SBIR topics to assess potential overlap with existing public/private funding and evaluate commercial opportunities.
• Track and analyze technical communications and outcomes from SBIR awardees; provide recommendations to Program Managers and the federal SBIR lead.
• Monitor commercial progress across the performer portfolio and advise on relevant commercialization support services (e.g., Entrepreneurs‑in‑Residence, market/IP analyses).
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new commercialization capabilities to promote sustainable growth and follow‑on funding for funded small businesses.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D.) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in federal health sector research, project management, or policy development.
• Strong ability to understand and assess technical product development strategies across science, engineering, or commercial domains.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing scientific literature and identifying redundancy or gaps through structured queries.
• Proficient in evaluating company and investor data; familiarity with tools such as PitchBook or Crunchbase.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage teams and stakeholders across scientific and business communities.
• Previous experience in data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.

Clearance Requirements

Ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Environment

Full time, remote; some travel anticipated.

Salary Range

Negotiable.

EEO Statement:

Valiant Harbor International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Valiant Harbor International prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (202) 656‑4691 for assistance.