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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University is one of the leading research universities in the nation with an overall annual revenue of over $9 billion and over $1 billion in annual research expenditures.  Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) generates approximately $400M in annual revenue, employs 1,600 staff, and serves as a DoD-designated UARC (University Affiliated Research Center). We focus on naval missions and related areas, maintaining a long-term strategic relationship with the U.S. Navy and provide support for other services and agencies.

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) and Director of Business Services is a key leader, reporting to the ARL Chief Financial Officer (CFO), driving business services strategy and operations. You'll manage 85+ staff across pricing and proposals, contracts, finance, accounting, procurement, and property management.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and management of the ARL Business Services Organization to support the ARL research mission aligned with ARL and University policies and procedures

• Provide financial management for planning, direct contract, and internal overhead budgeting and performance, compliance, and internal controls

• Participate in strategic and operational business planning, researching current business trends, fostering innovation, and prioritizing and driving initiatives

• Oversee staff recruitment and retention, training and development, and performance management

• Ensure quality delivery of business services, monitoring performance, and adjusting as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in business, accounting, finance, or a related field, plus 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of effective supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proven success in senior-level business management, financial management, and strategic planning and execution

• Detailed knowledge of contract management, compliance, and use of information technology business systems

• Strong understanding of project management principles and human resource management

• Demonstrated ability to work through complex business problems and process improvement, alone and in teams

• Success in various office environments, where flexible forms of communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills are crucial to be an effective manager

Preferred Areas (not mandatory to be considered):

• Previous experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) business environment with familiarity of federal contract management and accounting