Branch Head - Research Program Manager - ELSYS - Tucson, AZ - (Open Rank)

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

ANGPD is predominantly focused on delivering combat capability to the Air National Guard and Reserves through sponsor-focused systems upgrades, testing, and training programs. ANGPD provides sponsors programmatic and technological solutions in a variety of areas including program management, system engineering, operations, acquisitions, test & evaluation (T&E), tactics, training, and research. This position is for the lead of the Open Systems Integration and Test Branch (OSITB).

Job Purpose

Lead multiple sponsored research projects. Manage Branch (7-15 FTE) administrative activities including hiring, appraisals and sponsored project success.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage branch budgets, resources and compliance with institute policies and procedures
• Oversee and manage sponsored research in the branch
• Support branch operations and coordination across branches within the division and other laboratories of GTRI
• Train and mentor branch members to develop their expertise in conducting research
• Lead ANGPD Open Systems Integration projects and other programs for our sponsors
• Coordinate with current GTRI efforts, industry and government stakeholders to find solutions for our sponsor
• Provide subject matter expertise on capability systems integration for our sponsor
• Lead or support other researchers in the development of effective research skills, project management, and sponsor engagement
• Support sponsor programmatic reviews, planning meetings, concept development efforts, and technical interchange meetings
• Design and coordinate aircraft modifications with various System Program Offices and other approval authorities
• Solve sponsor field-ability issues with open systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with on-going Open Systems development as applied to USAF Guard and Reserve efforts
• Experience in the development and publication of technical reports, data packages, and test plans
• Familiarity with aircraft mechanical and electrical systems
• Detailed design knowledge using Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) standards
• Experience with personnel leadership, mentoring and career growth
• Experience with USAF aircraft and weapons systems.

Preferred Qualification

• Active Top Secret Clearance (within past two years) with SCI
• Experience in one or more of the following: test and evaluation of aerospace systems, sensor integration, signal processing, EO/IR sensors, RF threat systems
• Experience with 4th, 5th and future generation fighter mission systems and tactical employment considerations
• Aircraft flight test control and conduct experience
• Electronic Warfare (EW) experience to include a working knowledge of Western Test Ranges

Travel Requirements

10% - 25% travel

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Facult