Old Dominion University Research Foundation is hiring: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR in Nor

Old Dominion University Research Foundation - Technical Director

Old Dominion University's Office of Enterprise Research and Innovations (OERI) Spectrum Advanced Training Technology Laboratory (SATTL), in support of the Office of Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E), seeks a Technical Director with strong engineering and innovation skills in systems engineering, R&D, and T&E for the establishment of the SATTL. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing research and engineering programs/projects and committed to secure deliverables and engage in team development.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for directing, planning, organizing, controlling, and managing the SATTL project/program, subordinate to the Government PM (OUSD R&E).
2. Manage multiple concurrent analysis and development tasks in projects, formulate and enforce work standards, develop schedules, review work discrepancies, communicate policies, and manage and control funds and resources.
3. Responsible for all the SATTL testing and evaluation operations, set best practices, and perform internal audits designed to evaluate risk and test internal controls, as well as identify opportunities for more efficient operational processes in compliance with government regulations, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and all applicable laboratory procedures.
4. Serves as the technical point of contact for the SATTL, represents the SATTL interests, directs the team as they work on the project, and facilitates technology transfer during the project.
5. Responsible for setting and enforcing safe-use guidelines for the SATTL equipment, and routinely performing (or delegating) preventative maintenance on equipment and ordering new equipment and replacing failing equipment as needed.

Minimum Requirements: A master's degree or equivalent experience (25+ years) in data and computer science, engineering, test and evaluation, systems engineering, information technology, and/or any other closely related field. Proven experience of serving as Technical Director, or equivalent. Superb interpersonal skills are essential.