Project Manager for National Security Applications

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

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Project Manager for National Security applications at Pickle Research Campus. You will develop project documentation, coordinate with sponsors and staff, and manage schedules and budgets for advanced technology initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in related fields, and proven leadership with military or government programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years in engineering, military, policy, legal, or related field.
• 3+ years in project or program management.
• Significant experience in military applications or direct military experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct strategic planning and coordinate issue resolution within military/government channels.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project documentation and systems engineering artifacts.
• Coordinate with sponsors, development staff, and campus departments.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Plan and execute research, development, evaluation, and testing activities.
• Develop system concepts and proposals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with military applications

Security clearance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

C

C++

C#

Java

XML

Qt

.NET

Version control

Unit testing

Real-time systems

Web services

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Project Manager for National Security Applications

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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:

Purpose

Project manager for National Security applications in the Advanced Technology Laboratory of Applied Research Laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Develop project documentation and systems engineering artifacts.
• Project coordination with sponsors, development staff, and campus departments.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Plan and execute research, development, evaluation, and testing activities.
• Develop system concepts and proposals.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three years or more experience in related engineering, military, policy, legal, or other related field.
• Three years or more experience in project or program management.
• Applicant must have significant experience in military applications or direct military experience.
• Applicant must have demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Applicant must have demonstrated ability to conduct strategic planning and coordinate issue resolution or affect change within military, intelligence community, or other Government channels.
• Applicant must have demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, be willing to accept and incorporate feedback, and managing their time. This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and 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. Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen is required. 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

• Prior military experience at a leadership level. Knowledge of legal, policy, and other matters of authority related to national security applications.
• Experience working with law enforcement, intelligence community, or lawmakers.
• Experience in electrical, software, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with model-based system architecture or model-based systems engineering.
• Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management.
• Understanding of software engineering processes and standards.
• Experience in field testing or acting as a test director.
• Experience with top-down design of systems.
• Experience in circuit board design, production, debugging and testing.
• Understanding of hardware engineering processes and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge in as many as possible of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Qt, .NET, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing, real-time and concurrent systems, and web services.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification or image processing.
• Experience developing software in Linux or in an embedded environment.
• Prior work experience in professional or research oriented software or hardware development.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Military background or experience working with military customers is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of diving/diving systems, facilities modification processes, cyber-security processes, and force protection.
• Immediate TS/SCI eligibility.

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.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays

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
• Exposure to all weather conditions
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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