Director of HU Proposal Development & Contracts Management
Core
Strategic leader driving federal research funding capture, complex proposal development, and contract management for Auburn University's research mission.
Role type
Director of Proposal Development & Contracts Management
Builds
Large-scale, multi-institutional research proposals and federal contracts for DoD, NASA, DOE, and DHS
Domain
Higher education research + Federal contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Federal research development leadership, proposal strategy, contracts management, business development, federal capture strategy, research security compliance, technology transition, executive leadership, stakeholder relationship management, organizational growth strategy
Preferred skills
DoD security clearance, experience with OTAs/IDIQ/BAAs, technology commercialization
Technologies
NSPM-33, CUI, ITAR, EAR
Responsibilities
Lead federal capture and opportunity development; Develop enterprise-level capture strategies for classified/restricted research; Direct submission of complex multi-partner proposals; Lead research security and compliance initiatives; Direct post-award contract management; Cultivate relationships with federal agencies and industry partners; Represent university in executive-level engagements; Lead and evaluate personnel in research development and compliance functions
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management