ATSI is seeking a full-time dedicated Writer & Market Researcher (MR) to join our team in support of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. This individual will be responsible for conducting research for aiding small technology firms who wish to commercialize their technologies. The MR will prepare customized reports for SBIR/STTR awarded companies, including market trends and analyses. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter (motivated) and team player.

SBIR/STTR Programs:

The SBIR program was established by Congress in 1982 with a statutory purpose to strengthen the role of innovative small business concerns (SBCs) in Federally-funded research or research and development (R/R&D). Specific program purposes are to: (1) Stimulate technological innovation; (2) use small business to meet Federal R/R&D needs; (3) foster and encourage participation by socially and economically disadvantaged SBCs in working in technological innovation; and (4) increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal R/R&D, thereby increasing competition, productivity and economic growth.

The STTR program is a sister program to SBIR, established by Congress in 1992 with a similar statutory purpose as SBIR. A major difference in the two programs is that the STTR requires the small business to have a research partner consisting of a University, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), or a qualified non-profit research institution. In STTR, the small business must be the prime contractor and perform at least 40% of the work, with the research partner performing at least 30% of the work. The balance can be done by either party and/or a third party.

• Experience working with the DOD high technology community preparing market analyses.
• High school diploma plus 7 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to demonstrate capability to investigate potential markets for a product and prepare professional written reports that incorporate this research.
• Advanced writing and editing skills.
• Excellent grammar and syntax skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension and listening comprehension skills.
• Critical reasoning/decision making to assess if information is current (or current enough), actionable, and relevant on a case-by-case basis.
• Understanding of information with a lot of technology market jargon and other dense-language.
• Ability to collect and analyze information from a variety of sources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power-Point.
• Effective at working independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to track and follow through on projects to completion.
• Superior organization and interpersonal skills.

Position Location:

• Telework available within the CONUS.
• Some travel required (<10%).

Our Company:

American Technology Solutions International Corp. (ATSI) is a valued Veterans Affairs (VA) certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). We support multiple prime and sub contracts with Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence, and Federal Government clients. ATSI provides program management, financial management, and technical support services to DoD S&T programs, to include technology transition and technology transfer programs and initiatives.

The ATSI benefits package includes:

• Direct Deposits & Allotments
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Program
• Flexible Spending Plans for healthcare, dependent care, & transportation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Travel Assistance Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) plan with company match

ATSI is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.