Strategic Systems Operation Division Head (Faculty)
Core
Lead the Strategic Systems Operations Division (SSO) at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory, delivering systems and information to DoD and intelligence community operations.
Role type
Senior IC Division Head (Research Faculty or R&D Engineer)
Builds
Systems, products, and information for DoD and IC operations
Domain
National Security / Defense / Electromagnetic Engineering
Required skills
Strategic leadership, Technical program management, Personnel management, Budgeting, Proposal development, Risk mitigation, Executive presence, Interdisciplinary R&D leadership, External relationship building, Security clearance management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electromagnetic propagation modeling, Radio frequency spectrum research, Signals processing, Electrical engineering
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical leadership for the division, Build and lead high-performing teams across engineering and science, Lead interdisciplinary R&D programs from concept to delivery, Manage division operations including budgeting and staffing, Build and maintain sponsor and industry relationships, Represent the division at executive levels, Lead professional development and training
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities