Research Engagements Manager-ACL-Open Rank (Senior Level)

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a seasoned Research Engagement Manager for the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) in Atlanta, GA. You will bridge cutting-edge research with strategic stakeholders, translating concepts into sponsor-ready solutions and managing programs end-to-end.

You will develop collaborative research with Georgia Tech units, minority-serving institutes, industry and government partners; design and execute a technical communications plan; build communities of

Qualifications

• Experience in research program development and management.
• Ability to build relationships with sponsors and academic partners.
• Strong communication and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster collaborative research between GTRI and Georgia Tech units; industry and government.
• Develop and manage a Technical Communications plan for disseminating research.
• Foster technical communities of interest across GTRI.
• Develop student programs such as internships or fellowships.
• Coordinate sponsor visits and briefings.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communications

Program development

University collaboration

Job description

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

• 1. Students are our top priority.
• 2. We strive for excellence.
• 3. We thrive on diversity.
• 4. We celebrate collaboration.
• 5. We champion innovation.
• 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• 8. We act ethically.
• 9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Project/Unit Description

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks an experienced and dynamic Research Engagement Manager to join the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL). This position serves as a critical bridge between cutting-edge research initiatives and strategic stakeholder engagement, facilitating the translation of innovative concepts into impactful solutions for sponsors and partners. This position is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Advanced Concepts Laboratory develops tailored solutions for a broad range of national security challenges through disciplined application of physics- and effects-based modeling to realizable systems, augmented with prototype development and testing. ACL’s research thrusts extend across domains, and include bio, chemical, RF, and optical-sensor physics; materials science and engineering; electromagnetic theory, computation, structures, and measurements; electronic warfare techniques and applications; operational scenario modeling and simulation; traditional and asymmetric threat analysis; and ground maneuver warfare.

Job Purpose

As a global leader in applied research and advanced technologies for our nation’s most critical national security challenges, The Georgia Tech Research Institute deploys multi-disciplinary, distinguished solutions that anticipate the demands of tomorrow and address the complex problems of today. We seek to develop innovative technical solutions that enable a secure nation, a prosperous Georgia, and a sustainable world. The Chief Technology Office of GTRI is responsible for developing and implementing GTRI’s technology strategy, fostering technical excellence, and broadly engaging the academic units of Georgia Tech in collaborative research. This position will develop and foster collaborative research with Georgia Tech academic units and institutes; Minority Serving Institutes; industry and government agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and foster collaborative research between GTRI and Georgia Tech academic units and institutes; Minority Serving Institutes; industry and government agencies.
• Develop, implement and manage a Technical Communications plan for the GTRI to promote technical excellence and disseminate advanced research and technology within GTRI.
• Foster technical excellence within GTRI by developing, promoting, supporting and managing technical communities of interest across GTRI.
• Develop, implement and manage student research programs such as graduate fellowships and internships.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Research Program Development & Management (70%)
  • Identify, develop, and manage research opportunities aligned with ACL strategic priorities
  • Collaborate with principal investigators to shape research proposals and technical approaches
  • Monitor project execution, ensuring deliverables meet sponsor requirements and quality standards
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across GTRI laboratories and Georgia Tech academic units
• Stakeholder Engagement & Business Development (20%)
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with government, military, and industry sponsors
  • Represent ACL at conferences, workshops, and sponsor meetings
  • Develop strategic engagement plans to expand ACL's research portfolio
  • Coordinate sponsor visits, technical demonstrations, and capability briefings
  • Identify emerging sponsor needs and translate them into research opportunities
• Strategic Planning & Communications (10%)
  • Contribute to ACL strategic planning and portfolio management
  • Prepare executive-level briefings, white papers, and technical communications
  • Track technology