Tamus
Director, Research Development
Bryan, TX · Director · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 5 days ago
CybersecurityBusiness DevelopmentElectrical EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- As a member of the center's leadership team, this position also provides input to and helps to execute the center's research and business activities, strategic planning and development, and program administration.
Responsibilities
- Monitors solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, etc.) for opportunities appropriate for the center and leads the preparation of research and commercial proposals, including solution narratives, statements of work, budgets, and schedules, as appropriate for the opportunity.
- Performs outreach, including presentations and speaking engagements at conferences, authoring publications, and supporting other marketing efforts.
- Represent the center to State and Federal agencies, private organizations, partners, collaborators, and key industry groups as assigned.
- Forms and leads collaborative teams to respond to research proposals.
- Develops technical requirements and system designs for conducting research.
- Leads interaction with sponsors, collaborators, contractors, as appropriate for each project.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Seven years experience in research, design, and operations of, and/or business development for communications systems and networks to include five years of management experience.
- US Passport and willing and able to perform domestic and international travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other field related to current and next generation communications and networks interoperability and cybersecurity.
- Conducts research, executes deliverables, and produces required reports and artifacts as appropriate for each project.
Nice to have
- Masters or PhD in engineering, computer science or other field related to communications and network interoperability and cybersecurity.
- Other Requirements:
- This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only.
- Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices.
- Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply.
- A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.
- All positions are security-sensitive.
Skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Skilled at client relations, requirement assessment and analysis, statement of work creation.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others in complex, multi-agency environments.
- This position requires frequent travel to other parts of campus, nearby campuses, and other university and state agencies in Texas.
Compensation
- Proposed Minimum Salary
Benefits
- The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.
- additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
- Education and Experience:
Company info
- Leads the development of strategic relationships with potential research sponsors, research partners, vendors, and commercial customers to create new opportunities for the center.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Either has or is willing and eligible to obtain at least a Secret-level US security clearance based on a background investigation
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