Division Chief - Open Rank-ACL-Dayton, OH

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GTRI's Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Chief, The Machine Intelligence and Spectrum Technologies (MIST) Division. This position is responsible for oversight of all Division activities, including management and allocation of Division overhead budgets and resources; execution of projects assigned to staff within the Division; coordination of sponsor engagement and proposal generation; hiring, mentoring, and professional development of staff within the Division; and conducting program development aligned with the Division's technical competencies. The Division Chief will work closely with Laboratory and Institute Leadership in defining, communicating, and executing strategic plans that support both the Division's goals and the overall Institute strategic vision.

The MIST Division consists of a staff of research professionals engaged in a portfolio of research related applied AI/ML, machine intelligence, intelligent systems, radio frequency systems and spectrum analysis. The MIST Division is part of the Advanced Concepts Laboratory of GTRI, which develops tailored solutions for a broad range of national security challenges through disciplined application of physics- and effects-based modeling to realizable systems, augmented with prototype development and testing. ACL's research thrusts extend across domains, and include bio-, chemical-, RF-, and optical-sensor physics; materials science and engineering; electromagnetic theory, computation, structures, and measurements; electronic warfare techniques and applications; operational scenario modeling and simulation; traditional and asymmetric threat analysis; and ground maneuver warfare.

The Division Chief is the principal leader and manager of all Division activities, while also maintaining a research role including contributions to sponsored research projects. The Division Chief sets the vision and strategy for the Division, provides oversight and direction for research projects in the Division, manages the personnel in the Division, and maintains ultimate responsibility for all of the financial and administrative operations of the Division. The Division Chief acts as liaison between the Division and Lab Leadership, other Divisions, and the rest of GTRI.

• Develop strategic vision and execution plan for the division in conjunction with Laboratory and Directorate Leadership
• Oversee of Division project and operational activities
• Lead contract development activities and interface with sponsors
• Manage personnel including hiring, performance evaluations, staffing, career development, etc.
• Manage budgets, resources, and compliance with policies and procedures
• Develop research collaborations with other GTRI laboratories, Georgia Tech academic faculty, and outside organizations
• Mentor Division personnel Research Responsibilities
• Research activities supporting sponsored projects
• Project management of specific research projects
• Develop and execute internal research and development programs supporting the division strategic vision
• Develop proposals for new research efforts

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• A Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• At least three years of demonstrated management experience
• Prior leadership of sponsored research projects and sponsor interactions related to the program portfolios of the MIST Division.
• A strong background facilitating dialogue, collaboration, and partnerships among research personnel, government, and industry stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills

10% - 25% travel

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematics
• 12 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematics
• 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Physics, Mathematics

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link:

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