Research Director

The Lab Director is responsible for developing and executing the vision and strategy of the Laboratory, in alignment with the client mission and Strategic Plan. The Director is also responsible for the overall operations and activities of the lab, including oversight and allocation of budgets, projects, and resources; management of lab senior staff and division chiefs; and interfacing with other labs, support units, and the senior leadership of client. The Director develops opportunities for sponsored contracts by maintaining stakeholder relationships and connecting researchers to potential sponsors.

Significant experience managing large programs for the Department of Defense, specifically in one or more of Laboratories core technical competencies: Electronic Warfare, Systems Engineering, Test & Evaluation, technology insertion, open systems architectures, Machine Learning Ops/DevSecOps/agile software developmentExperience engaging with a diverse sponsor base to support both existing programs and in pursuit of new awards Proven track record of leading within highly technical organizations with a broad range of experience working with the Federal and State Governments Management experience that includes: overseeing budgets, projects, and resources; staffing and personnel performance evaluations; and review of performance data to measure productivity and determine areas for improvement Leadership experience that includes: developing and executing strategy and vision; developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships; coaching and empowering personnel; and developing and prioritizing long-range research directions Strong technical background and leadership experience in national security research applications Demonstrated experience in collaborating and working across organizational boundaries Have an active Secret level security clearance