Director, Research Development

Texas A&M University System; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Defined benefit retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas A&M University System is looking for a Director of Research Development in Bryan, Texas. This pivotal role involves leadership for developing research and business opportunities at the center. You will manage strategic relationships with sponsors and collaborate on proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with significant experience in research and business development. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans, fostering a balanced work environment.

Qualifications

• Seven years experience in research, design, business development for communications systems.
• Five years of management experience.
• Significant experience with development projects for government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of strategic relationships with sponsors and partners.
• Prepares research and commercial proposals.
• Performs outreach at conferences and supports marketing efforts.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Skilled at client relations, requirement assessment and analysis

Expertise in MS office suite

Deep understanding of complex network systems

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively

Education

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Masters or PhD in related field (preferred)

Job description

Director, Research Development

Texas A&M University System Offices

Center for Applied Communications and Networks

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Bryan, Texas

Job Type: Staff

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.

The System Offices provides an outstanding benefits package including competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor; additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

The Director of Research Development for the Texas A&M Center for Applied Communications and Network (CACN), under general direction, provides leadership for the development of research and business opportunities for the center. 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

• Leads the development of strategic relationships with potential research sponsors, research partners, vendors, and commercial customers to create new opportunities for the center.
• 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.
• Serves as PI, Co-PI, or collaborator on research and commercial projects, as appropriate for the project.
• Performs outreach, including presentations and speaking engagements at conferences, authoring publications, and supporting other marketing efforts.
• Serves as a liaison with academic and non-academic units of the University as assigned.
• Represent the center to State and Federal agencies, private organizations, partners, collaborators, and key industry groups as assigned.
• Serve as an advisor/consultant to the university community regarding matters relating to center operations, as appropriate as assigned.
• Stays abreast of developments in the technical fields related to the work performed by the Center.
• Participates in training and professional development sessions.
• Publishes articles in trade and professional journals as appropriate.
• May supervise other proposal development personnel.
• Forms and leads collaborative teams to respond to research proposals.
• Prepares research and commercial proposals, including problem and solution narratives, statements of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Develops technical requirements and system designs for conducting research.
• Participates in funded projects as a PI, Co-PI, or collaborator as appropriate for each project.
• Leads interaction with sponsors, collaborators, contractors, as appropriate for each project.
• Conducts research, executes deliverables, and produces required reports and artifacts as appropriate for each project.
• Attends and presents at conferences.
• Publishes articles in trade and professional journals as appropriate.
• May represent the center to the University, State and Federal agencies, and industry associations.
• May serve on US and International Standards Committees as requested.
• May serve on DHS, DoD and FCC federal advisory boards and committees as appointed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other field related to current and next generation communications and networks interoperability and cybersecurity.
• 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.
• Significant ad successful experience with the development of projects for government agencies and/or commercial business, writing winning proposals, and successfully conducting the research or contract work specified in those projects.

Registration, Certifications, and Licenses

• US Passport and willing and able to perform domestic and international travel.
• Either has or is willing and eligible to obtain at least a Secret-level US security clearance based on a background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Skilled at client relations, requirement assessment and analysis, statement of work creation.
• Expertise in MS office suite of products, including using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications to produce professional-quality proposals and documentation.
• Deep understanding of a broad range of complex network systems, including voice, data, and video networks, including interoperability and cybersecurity.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others in complex, multi-agency environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.