Project Manager - Applied Research

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for Project Manager - Applied Research at the Pickle Research Campus. You will guide government-sponsored R&D programs, providing programmatic and technical guidance to agile teams, PIs, and system owners.

Responsibilities include sponsor liaison, budget/proposal preparation, and ensuring timely execution while supervising staff and coordinating with stakeholders. Requires security-conscious, detail-oriented teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields.
• Five or more years project management experience with government-sponsored technical/scientific R&D or system acquisitions.
• PM certification (PMP, DAU PM, or DoD branch cert) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Government sponsors and PIs to ensure sponsor satisfaction of technical and business execution.
• Prepare budget and technical proposals for new Government-sponsored R&D.
• Establish and maintain project goals and priorities per PI guidance for mission success.
• Provide staff supervision and tasking, identify training needs, support hiring.
• Manage project budget, schedule, and resources for timely execution.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering/related)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Project Manager - Applied Research

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark “yes” on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website www.arlut.utexas.edu for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

Purpose

Perform project management duties in support of multiple Government sponsored R&D activities which include hardware, software, and algorithm design, development, test, demonstration, and deployment. Contribute programmatic and technical guidance to agile development teams, Principle Investigators, Product Owners, and System Owners for the Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL).

Responsibilities

• Interface with Government sponsors and Principle Investigators on a regular basis to ensure sponsor satisfaction of project/program technical and business execution.

• Facilitate the investigation of new technical concepts and applications, and prepare and submit budget and technical proposals for new Government-sponsored R&D.

• Establish and maintain project goals and priorities in accordance with Principle Investigator’s guidance and intent to ensure the successful accomplishment of sponsor expectations and mission requirements.

• Provide staff supervision and tasking assignments, identify staff training requirements and opportunities, and facilitate the interview and hiring process.

• Continuously manage project budget, schedule, and resources to ensure the successful and timely execution of Government-sponsored R&D.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields.

• Five or more years project management experience with Government sponsored technical/scientific R&D or system acquisitions.

• Project Management Professional, Defense Acquisition University Project Management, or DoD branch specific project management or system acquisition certification.

• Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position requires attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. The position requires the applicant to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. The position requires the applicant to routinely work under pressure, accept supervision, maintain regular and punctual attendance.

US citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields.

• Seven or more years project management experience with Government sponsored technical/scientific R&D or system acquisitions.

• Project Management Professional, Defense Acquisition University Project Management, or DoD branch specific project management or system acquisition certification.

• Understanding of RF signal propagation theory or experience with GPS/GNSS.

• Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, and JIRA software.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Salary Range

$100,000-$140,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Some weekend, evening and holiday work

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

• Unofficial college transcripts

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.