Assistant Director

Institute for Defense Analyses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses is seeking an Assistant Director to help plan and direct designated research programs within the division, coordinate with sponsors, and guide project staff. The role emphasizes staff development and performance inputs to leadership.

The position requires PhD/MS/BS with substantial experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. It involves coordinating projects and ensuring compliance with policies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and perform independent research.
• Proven ability to effectively document and present findings.
• Innovative thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively in an unstructured environment and on more than one project concurrently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning and management of the division's research program and activities; assists the Director to seek out important projects and to initiate and negotiate project descriptions with sponsors.
• Maintains close liaison with selected sponsors during program formulation, project execution, and appraisal of the division's research efforts; ensures project leaders and staff maintain sponsor contact.
• Project staffing: recommends assignments of division resources to projects.
• Project leadership: leads one or more projects in the assigned area and guides execution of research projects.
• Project monitoring: assists the Division Director by monitoring projects in the assigned area that are not led personally.
• Quality control: ensures deliverables are reviewed; participates in the review.
• Staff development: provides staff with opportunities for development and monitors professional development.
• Participates in the administration of the division and helps implement corporate policies affecting center activities.
• Participates in recruiting efforts and assists in performance reviews.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Security clearance

Education

BS +10 years

MS +8 years

PhD

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Director assists the Division Director in planning and directing selected and/or designated research program(s) and assists in the administrative activities of the research division. The incumbent may be asked to coordinate the efforts of the research staff personnel and assist with sponsor outreach and project development. The Assistant Director will also be expected to assist in the professional development of staff, and provide inputs on performance goals and expectations. Note: IDA research staff may be assigned to this position on a temporary basis.

Responsibilities

• A.Division Program
  • 1.Assists in the planning and management of the division's research program and activities particularly assigned and/or designated research program(s). Assists the Director to seek out important projects and to initiate and negotiate project descriptions with sponsors.
  • 2.Maintains close liaison with selected sponsors during program formulation, project execution, and appraisal of the division's research efforts. Ensures that selected project leaders and staff members maintain close contact with their sponsors.
  • 3.Project staffing: recommends assignments of division resources to projects.
  • 4.Project leadership: leads one or more projects in the assigned area. Guides execution of research projects(s) and assists staff members in planning their work.
  • 5.Project monitoring: assists the Division Director by monitors projects in the assigned area that are not being led personally.
  • 6.Quality control: ensures deliverables receive proper review; participates in the review.
  • 7.Staff development: provides staff with opportunities for development; encourages and monitors the professional development of staff members.
• B.Division Administration
  • 1.Participates in the administration of the division in accordance with the Director's advice and guidance.
  • 2.Assists in implementing and ensuring compliance with corporate policies, practices, and procedures affecting center activities.
  • 3.Participates in the recruiting efforts of professional staff employees and provides recommendations to the Director.
  • 4.Assists in the performance review process as required by the Division Director.
• C.General
  • 1.Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: At minimum, requires BS+10 years of experience or MS+8 years of experience or Ph.D. in a discipline appropriate for the position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• *Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and perform independent research
• *Proven ability to effectively document and present findings
• *Innovative thinking and problem solving
• *Ability to work effectively in an unstructured environment and on more than one project concurrently
• *Ability to professionally and effectively represent IDA and/or the research division in interactions with government or industry representatives
• *Travel may be required
• *U.S. Citizenship is required
• *Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

Compensation

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $195,251-$312,401. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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