Technology Transfer Manager

Technology Transfer Manager
Systems Analyst V
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Technology Transfer Manager to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC) Technology Transfer Office (TTO) is housed in the Office of Technology Integration and Partnerships (OTIP) which is also known as Code T. The TTO supports GRC's science and engineering staff in identifying, reporting, understanding, protecting, and celebrating new technology and technological advancements developed through their research. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Assist in TTO-led activities. Support development of collaborative efforts undertaken by the OTIP to develop strategic partnerships for GRC. This shall range from technical writing, company visits, coordination with other NASA Centers and OTIP staff and contractors, and, drafting and review of marketing materials. This includes interfacing with the NASA Headquarters Program Executive, GRC's Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT), GRC's OTIP, GRC's Code A, other NASA centers, and other government agencies when appropriate.
• Participate in the review of all new technology disclosures received.
• Identify and evaluate inventions including comparisons against state-of-the-art technologies and products.
• Participate in the monthly technology invention disclosure and patent review process. This requires technical and commercial review of invention disclosures and patents including technical feasibility assessment, market applicability and characterization, and evaluation of commercialization potential. The work includes interviews of inventors, primary and secondary market research, synthesis, drawing conclusions and making recommendations on protecting and commercializing intellectual property. Requires full participation in the evaluation of each invention disclosure received at the Center, whether from contractors, grantees, or civil service for future action.

Licensing Assistance

• Develop strategies to enhance licensing of NASA GRC technologies.
• Support the TTO in pursuit of potential licensees and business partners to develop and commercialize NASA GRC technology.
• Evaluate license applications, including commercialization plans and financials. Conduct thorough analysis of commercialization plans, considering technical feasibility, market entry/accessibility, development timelines and milestones, and reasonableness of financial plan.
• Conduct analysis and benchmarking of proposed business terms.
• Prepare documentation to justify acceptance of offer or recommend counteroffer, and key points for negotiation (pre-negotiation strategy and memorandum).
• Support the Center Licensing Manager in preparing specific negotiation strategy(ies) and recommend license terms for commercial license applications.

Partnership and New Business Development

• Serve as a technology manager working to prospect for new business opportunities. Specifically, serve as capture manager for potential licensees of NASA GRC patents, patent applications, and other intellectual property as appropriate.
• Support TTO led activities. Support development of collaborative efforts undertaken by OTIP to develop strategic partnerships for GRC. This shall range from technical writing, company visits, coordination with other NASA Centers and OTIP staff and contractors, drafting, and review of marketing materials. This includes interfacing with the NASA Headquarters Program Executive, GRC's OCT, GRC's OTIP, other NASA centers, and other government agencies when appropriate.

Technology Marketing

• Assist in the development of marketing plans for Center intellectual property (IP), which could be either unique IP or groupings of IP, including coordination with associated external organizations working with TTO (i.e., OAI, OFRN).
• Support implementation of marketing plans (whether developed internally or externally) as required. This could include attendance at industry trade shows and/or technical conferences; writing, mailing, and/or proactively calling on businesses; preparing market collateral; giving talks or webinars and supporting same.

Technical Writing

• Participate in technical writing tasks for OTIP, including assistance in drafting award nominations, technology solution sheets, Web site language, and other marketing collateral as appropriate; includes identifying appropriate graphics or images to illustrate technology potential, value, or description.

Reporting/Other

• Participate in TTO's regularly scheduled meetings to provide summaries and updates of activities, discuss leads and strategies for licensing, provide input on open issues, Agency Technology Transfer program goals, Agency Technology Transfer program tactics and coordination; and provide other input as requested.
• Input/update data into the NASA Technology Transfer System (NTTS) database. Generate reports from database as requested/required.
• Attend other meetings per request.
• Travel on occasion.
• Support TTO activities as needed.

Required Skills:

• Background in general engineering and/or science.
• Strong history of working with a variety of businesses and industries.
• Demonstrated experience in technology management, technology commercialization, and working with a variety of intellectual properties.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education/Experience:

Preferred Master's degree in Business Administration with at least 5 years of experience; or Bachelor's degree and more than10 years of experience.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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