Texas A&M University System Offices
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Director,ResearchEngineering&Operations
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“Director, Research Engineering & Operations at Texas A&M University System Offices. Skills: Research Engineering & Operations leadership, wireless and wired networks, communications systems, public safety, critical infrastructure, national defense, next generation networks. Provides leadership for and assists the Executive Director with the operation of the Center. Maintains responsibility for the engineering and operations and other assigned functions”
What You'll Achieve.
Establishes performance goals and KPls to evaluate success for areas of responsibility.
Industry & Context.
Ability to obtain at least a Secret-level US security clearance based on a background investigation., Must be legally authorized to travel internationally and possess or be eligible to obtain necessary travel documents required for this position., Willing and able to perform occasional travel, domestically and internationally (up to 20%)., Willing and able to work outside normal office hours, such as when needed to keep a project on track., Willing and able to travel to other campuses and agency offices throughout the State of Texas on a regular basis., Work will generally be Inside environmentally controlled office space, but will sometimes involve activities at outdoor facilities, subject to outside weather conditions sometimes in extreme temperatures., May occasionally work at heights such as when planning and installing rooftop or tower-mounted equipment., May occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs., This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U. S. citizens only., 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or closely related field., Ten years of progressively responsible, successful, and related management, administrative, and operational experience leading wireless and transport network engineering teams in research, development, testing and evaluation projects, including at least five years of managing other team leaders and managers., At least five years experience in the design, development and deployment of public safety, defense, and/or critical infrastructure communications systems., Ability to obtain at least a Secret-level US security clearance based on a background investigation., Must be legally authorized to travel internationally and possess or be eligible to obtain necessary travel documents required for this position.
Nice to Have
Masters degree and/or PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field preferred.
What You'll Do.
Provides leadership for and assists the Executive Director with the operation of the Center
Maintains responsibility for the engineering and operations and other assigned functions
Makes key operations and technical decisions
Conducts basic and applied research
testing and evaluation of wireless and wired networks and communications systems and applications for public safety
critical infrastructure
Leads the operational and engineering functions of the Center
Represents the Executive Director in their absence
Leads strategic planning for areas supervised
Assists the Executive Director in developing and implementing an overall departmental strategic plan
and conducts planning for areas supervised
Establishes performance goals and KPls to evaluate success for areas of responsibility
Participates in funded projects as a Principal Investigator (Pl)
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-Pl)
subject matter expert
Directs engineering and operations staff
Ensures efficient workflows
Oversees data collection
analysis and reporting for research projects
Assigns responsibilities and monitors performance of project personnel
Conducts own research
and operations activities
Develops required reports
Executes on deliverables as appropriate for each project
Supports other principal investigators and clients in RDT&E efforts
Produces research and contract products as needed to meet the objectives of the project
Completes project deliverables according to executed contracts
Stays abreast of developments in the field
Ensures that the engineering and operations team maintains currency in subject matter expertise
Assists with definition of technical and operational requirements and innovative solutions
Assists with writing proposal content
including technical and operational narratives
budget justifications
and other required content
and supervises engineering and operations team members
Conducts professional development trainings for team members
Oversees and manages personnel issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serves as a member of the Center's leadership team; Collaborates with other principal investigators and clients in RDT&E efforts; Works cooperatively with others
Communication Scope
Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills; public speaking; presentations at conferences and symposiums
Process & Methodology
project management, planning for areas supervised, resource allocation, assigns responsibilities, monitors performance of project personnel, executes on deliverables, completes project deliverables according to executed contracts
Full Job Description
**Job Title** Director, Research Engineering & Operations **Agency** Texas A&M University System Offices **Department** Center for Applied Communications and Networks **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Bryan, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. 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, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: 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. **_Job Description Summary:_** The Director, Research Engineering & Operations for the Center for Applied Communications and Networks (CACN), under general direction, provides leadership for and assists the Executive Director with the operation of the Center, and maintains responsibility for the engineering and operations and other assigned functions. The position represents the Executive Director in his/her absence and makes key operations and technical decisions. The duties include basic and applied research, development, testing and evaluation of wireless and wired networks and communications systems and applications for public
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