CHAIR STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

US Bureau of Naval Personnel; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Naval War College seeks a Chair for the Strategic and Operational Research Department to lead research and operations, guiding priorities and outreach under the Dean. The role oversees a multi-disciplinary faculty, budget execution, and cross-department collaboration to advance national security studies.

The appointment is full-time, in-person, with a four-year term and potential renewal. TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required; telework is limited.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading and managing a strong group of professionals.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all Department operations: set research priorities, engage with Navy and DoW leadership, and coordinate outreach.
• Oversee preparation and management of the annual research and operations budget; recruit and retain staff.
• Foster collaboration with College leadership and other departments to ensure integrated research activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Education

Ph.D. in an applicable field

Advanced degree required

Job description

U.S. Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of War, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspectives, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers. The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force. We seek candidates with varied academic and professional expertise. More information on the College can be found at www.usnwc.edu.

Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD):

The Strategic and Operational Research Department produces innovative research and analysis for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of War (DoW), U.S. inter-agencies, and the broader national security community. The department is one of four in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies at the Naval War College; the others are the War Gaming Department, Stockton Center for International Law and the NWC Press. SORD is home to a number of specialized centers, institutes, and advanced research groups that foster independent research, analysis, and teaching on subjects of critical interest for the Navy: the China Maritime Studies Institute, the Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute, the Russia Maritime Studies Institute, the Deterrence Studies Institute, Halsey Alfa, Halsey Bravo, and Halsey Charlie Advanced Research Programs. The department's faculty employ varied and multi disciplinary approaches to national security issues, generating new knowledge for the Navy and the DoW. The department's faculty consists of civilians and retired, and active-duty military officers who are educated in a range of social sciences, humanities, technical sciences, and critical languages.

Responsibilities:

The Chair of the Strategic and Operational Research Department, working under the supervision of the Dean of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies, provides leadership for all aspects of the Department's operations including setting research priorities; engagement with Navy, Joint, DoW, and USG leadership, analytic and academic engagement and outreach; and faculty recruitment, retention, and development. The Chair oversees the preparation, review, management, and execution of the Department's annual research and operations budget. The Chair works closely with the College's leadership, fostering and maintaining cooperative relationships with other departments and programs, and encouraging integration across NWC activities.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates must possess an advanced degree, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience leading and managing a strong group of highly skilled professionals. Extensive familiarity with military strategy, capabilities, operational and tactical concepts, and developing innovative approaches to research and analysis. A Ph.D. in an applicable field of study is strongly preferred. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a TS/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.

Appointment:

This appointment is governed by provisions of 10 USC § 8748 as delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that apply to 'Excepted' appointments under Schedule A. As a key leadership position, this is a full-time, in person, non-tenure track appointment. This is a term limited appointment. The initial appointment is for a four (4) year term with the potential for renewal based on performance. Telework eligibility is limited and will be determined by the agency policy in accordance with Presidential Memorandum 'Return to In-Person Work' of January 20, 2025. The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion. The candidate selected for employment will be required to comply with applicable federal regulations and the policies and procedures of the U.S. Naval War College.