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Georgia Tech Research Institute

Research Program Manager -Open Rank (Senior Level)-ACL-Onsite

Georgia Tech Research Institute, Greendale, Wisconsin, United States, 53129


The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.Project/Unit Description

The Intelligence Analysis Branch (IAB)/Signals and Systems Division (SASD) of the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Program Manager. The Intelligence Analysis Branch conducts all-domain intelligence analysis of complex threats, operational environments, and information warfare research for the U.S. national security community to support research and development (R&D), acquisition, experimentation, and policy decisions. The Signals and Systems Division engages in research related to high-impact, technical analysis for U.S. Government projects. The division's mission is to shape the development of next-generation technical capabilities and strengthen our national defense through leading-edge research and analytic support, informed by a deep knowledge of operational capabilities, current intelligence, and the related information environment.Job Purpose

The Research Program Manager directs and oversees a portfolio of research projects that includes internal and external sponsor and stakeholder engagement. The Research Program Manager is responsible both for the oversight of technical execution, schedule, and budget of assigned portfolios. Specifically, the Research Program Manager develops the planning of programs and future projects through routine interactions with stakeholders. The Research Program Manager develops trusted relationships with sponsors and also serves in an advisory capacity to critical stakeholders defining the technical direction of projects and technical thrusts.Key Responsibilities

Oversee technical government programs which are of relatively medium-to-high risk and medium-to-high complexityEnsure that all required resources such as engineering expertise, manpower, production, computer infrastructure, facilities, etc. are available for the programBuild multi-disciplinary teams across the organizationPlan, direct, and monitor program budgets and serve as primary sponsor contact for program information inquiriesAuthor and oversee delivery of project deliverablesCoordinate schedules, briefing materials, minutes and logistics associated with project meetingsDirect program growth by proposing new ideas to sponsors and marketing new technology or follow-on business opportunitiesMaintain an understanding of various sponsors interests in a given technical areaCoordinate with program development leads and GTRI support units on large proposals and training curriculumUnderstand sponsor portfolios of projects across labs in the DirectorateMaintain Directorate-level knowledge of strategic plans and complementary technical area or technology overlapsMaintain knowledge of government and Institute regulations that govern GTRI projectsCommunicate effectively to mediate between multiple stakeholders and converge on optimal solutionsRequired Minimum Qualifications

Experience successfully leading and managing technical government programs/projects with medium-to-high risk and medium-to-high complexityOperational experience with military or intelligence communityExcellent communication and presentation skillsAble to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.Education and Length of Experience

14 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics.12 years of related experience with a Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics.9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics.Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

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