Deputy Division Head (FACULTY)

Penn State; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Deputy Division Head (Faculty) for the Materials Science & Applications Division within the ARL. The role is on-site in State College, PA with periodic travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities include supporting the Division Head, mentoring staff, and coordinating technical resources across programs. The position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or non-tenure Research Faculty.

Qualifications

• Lead, manage, and mentor division personnel to align with sponsor requirements.
• Plan, staff, and execute programs ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with sponsors and stakeholders to develop proposals and technical projects.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with sponsors and partners.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, university, ARL, safety, security, and export control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Division Head to maintain sponsor relationships and strategic direction.
• Assist in recruiting, developing, and retaining qualified division personnel.
• Oversee performance reviews and professional development for staff.
• Assist in acquiring and maintaining equipment and facilities supporting division efforts.
• Lead in coordinating technical resources and managing program risks.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Systems design

Security clearance

DoD knowledge

Mentoring

Job description

Deputy Division Head (FACULTY)### Deputy Division Head (FACULTY)Apply: Penn State University Park: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: REQ\\_0000083570# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **POSITION SPECIFICS**Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.We are searching for a Deputy Division Head for the Materials Science & Applications Division of the Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The MSA Division is comprised of four departments: Advanced Manufacturing Process Development, Materials Characterization, Materials for Extreme Environments, and Electronic Materials and Devices. The departments support the mission of MSA by executing the research, design and application of engineering development and manufacturing methodologies. The mission of the MSA Division is to develop and apply advanced manufacturing technologies that enhance military capabilities. This includes the conception, development, characterization, and transition of innovative materials and manufacturing processes to support defense applications. This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.**You will:*** Collaborate with the Division Head and division personnel to establish, strengthen, and maintain relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders* Support the Division Head in recruiting, developing, and retaining highly qualified Division personnel* Assist the Division Head in evaluating employee performance, conducting performance reviews, and supporting professional growth and development* Assist the Division Head in acquiring, maintaining, and disposing of equipment and facilities supporting division efforts* Assist multidisciplinary teams in the development and execution of proposals and technical projects* Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective sponsors* Support the Division Head in planning, staffing, and executing programs to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and sponsor requirements**Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes:*** Leads in coordinating technical resources, managing risks, and resolving issues that may impact project execution or program outcomes* Delegates research and development authority as appropriate and establishes accountability for subordinate managers and individual contributors within assigned areas* Serves as a technical and managerial point of contact for sponsors, partners, and stakeholders, and represents the division in technical meetings, reviews, and external collaborations as delegated* Ensures compliance with DoD, University, ARL, safety, security, and export control requirements across assigned programs and activities* Leads in the development of new research concepts, technologies, and capabilities* Leads in business development activities, including identifying funding opportunities, developing white papers, and supporting proposal preparation efforts* Reviews and contributes to technical reports, publications, and presentations* Leads teams of other engineering managers, scientists, and organizational leadership to align technical efforts across programs, laboratories, and divisions* Acts on behalf of the Division Head as delegated, ensuring consistent application of division policies, processes, and performance expectations and facilitating effective communication across the organizationNon-tenure faculty rank will be commensurate with education level and experience. **Required Skills/Experience areas include:*** Participate in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of products and systems to meet technical and operational requirements.* Direct investigations and evaluations to assess the practical application of scientific theories and engineering principles.* Participate in the planning, execution, and analysis of laboratory and field experiments and testing activities.* Support the development and preparation of technical reports, documentation, proposals, research papers, and presentations.* Active security clearance, at the Top Secret level or higher ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at****www.arl.psu.edu****.** **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. **BENEFITS**Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)