Strategic Research Program Lead: DoD & Tactical Comms

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute seeks a seasoned Research Program Manager to lead complex tactical communications research portfolios within CSSD. You will drive program execution, schedule, and budgeting while coordinating with sponsors, DoD offices, and university partners to deliver mission-focused outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable program plans, with travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in program or project management with technical leadership.
• Experience managing DoD research and development with multi-million budgets.
• Proven ability to engage with sponsors and provide strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medium-risk DoD government programs and ensure resources are available.
• Direct and monitor program budgets and serve as primary sponsor contact.
• Prepare technical briefings for senior leadership and sponsors.

Skills

Program management

Technical leadership

DoD sponsorship engagement

Budget management

Proposal development

Stakeholder relations

Leadership of briefs to senior leaders

Education

Master's degree

PhD

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute seeks a seasoned Research Program Manager to lead complex tactical communications research portfolios within CSSD. You will drive program execution, schedule, and budgeting while coordinating with sponsors, DoD offices, and university partners to deliver mission-focused outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable program plans, with travel up to 25% as needed.