What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Research Engineering & Operations, ITEC position at Texas A&M Health?
Job Description
Summary :
The Director, Research Engineering & Operations for the lnternet2 Technology Evaluation Center (ITEC), under general direction, provides leadership for and assists the Executive Director with the operation of the Center, and maintains responsibility for assigned major functional units. Represents the Executive Director in their absence and makes key operations and technical decisions. These operations involve basic and applied research in interoperability and cybersecurity of critical communications systems for public safety, defense, transportation, energy, and other critical Infrastructure, Including 4GISG / NextG wireless networks, and other next generation networks. This role utilizes extensive knowledge of existing networks to lead the design, implementation, and testing of creative and innovative solutions to new and emerging challenges in next generation networks. The primary responsibilities include proposing, conducting, and reporting on researching Initiatives. Performs as Principal Investigator (Pl), Co-Pl, or subject matter expert on research projects.
Responsibilities :
65% : Departmental and Research Operations
- Serves as a member of the Center's leadership team, leads the operational and engineering functions of the Center, and represents the Executive Director in their absence.
- Leads strategic planning for areas supervised and assists the Executive Director in developing and implementing an overall departmental strategic plan.
- Prepares budgets, allocates resources, and conducts planning for areas supervised to meet short-term needs and long-term sustainability of the institute. Provides input to the Center s overall budget.
- Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate success for areas of responsibility.
- Participate in funded projects as a Principal Investigator (Pl), Co-Principal Investigator (Co-Pl), senior personnel, or collaborator.
- Directs engineering and operations staff, ensures efficient workflows, and oversees data collection, analysis and reporting for research projects.
- Supports principal investigators to conduct sponsored research. Assigns responsibilities and monitors performance of project personnel.
- Conduct research, develop required reports, and execute on deliverables as appropriate for each project.
- 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 and participates in training and professional development sessions.
10% : Outreach
10% : Research Development Support
10% Supervision and Training
5% : other Duties
Education and Experience :
Ten years of progressively responsible, successful, and related management, administrative, and operational experience, including at least five years of managing other team leaders and managers.
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Other Requirements :
This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.
