Research Program Manager (Experienced) - SEAL - Open Rank (Hybrid)

Overview:

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.

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Location

Smyrna, GA (Metro Atlanta)

Project/Unit Description

The Command, Control, and Communications Division (C3D) within the Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) delivers world-class robust communications and fused data capabilities to the warfighter. C3D focuses on the ideation, development, implementation, testing, and analysis of various technical challenges ranging from joint all-domain command and control warfighting concepts to the challenges posed by the increasing lethality of the modern contested, degraded environment of a near-peer adversary.

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 complexity.
• Ensure that all required resources such as engineering expertise, manpower, production, computer infrastructure, facilities, etc. are available for the program.
• Build multi-disciplinary teams across the organization.
• Plan, direct, and monitor program budgets and serve as primary sponsor contact for program information inquiries.
• Author and oversee delivery of project deliverables.
• Coordinate schedules, briefing materials, minutes and logistics associated with project meetings.
• Direct program growth by proposing new ideas to sponsors and marketing new technology or follow-on business opportunities.
• Understand and present GTRI core competencies and lab capabilities to external sponsors and stakeholders.
• Maintain an understanding of various sponsors interests in a given technical area.
• Coordinate with program development leads and GTRI support units on large proposals and training curriculum.
• Understand and present GTRI core competencies and lab capabilities to external sponsors and stakeholders.
• Understands various sponsors interested in a given technical area.
• Coordinate with program development leads and GTRI support units on large proposals and training curriculum.
• Understand sponsor portfolios of projects across labs in the Directorate.
• Maintain Directorate-level knowledge of strategic plans and complementary technical area or technology overlaps.
• Maintains knowledge of government and Institute regulations that govern GTRI projects.
• Communicate effectively to mediate between multiple stakeholders and converge on optimal solutions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
• Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.
• Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.
• Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity.
• Establish, maintain, and evolve the strategic vision and execution plan for the branch to enhance sponsored project portfolios and technical capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of digital marketing.
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience with advanced budget planning and oversight (preference given to those with program management experience).
• Experience managing government DoD programs and projects.
• Data Analysis.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• C2 Operations and Joint Operations planning.
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Previous experience in an advanced technical management role (preference is given to those with program management experience.)
• U.S Air Force Acquisitions Experience.
• Leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Experience drafting Performance Work Statements (PWS), Quality Assurance Plans (QASP), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Systems Requirements Document (SRD).
• Managing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Previous stakeholder management skills.
• Proven technical proposal writing experience.
• Executive Communications expertise.

Travel Requirements

10% - 25% travel

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Military Services or other related field.
• 12 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Military Services or other related field.
• 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Military Services or other related field.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

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.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link:

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