Associate in Advanced Systems Institute for Simulation and Training

The Opportunity

The University of Central Floridas (UCF) Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) is conducting a search for multiple technical portfolio leadership position will be responsible for the technical leadership and systems engineering of a portfolio of applied research projects aligned to one or more of ISTs core competency areas. Ideal candidates will have an extensive background in government and industry program management and systems engineering of applied research advanced technology development and integration and related prototyping efforts. These are fulltime 12month nontenure earning positions supported by contracts and grants.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with a crossdisciplinary team of research faculty to define scopes and objectives for a portfolio of related research projects and efficiently allocate team resources across the portfolio.

• Develop and execute detailed project plans that meet contracted requirements including but not limited to contract deliverables timelines and information security requirements.

• Employ project management methodologies tools systems and processes tailored to and optimized for each individual project including but not limited to DevSecOps Agile and Earned Value Management.

• Assess and maintain a team skill matrix to identify and fill gaps based on current and future project requirements.

• Plan and execute project budgets interfacing with relevant business unit staff (accounting purchasing etc. enterprise systems and institutional processes.

• Track and manage project progress relative to resourceloaded schedules and adjust plans as necessary to meet prioritized project deadlines.

• Provide project sponsors and IST executive leadership with detailed project reporting.

• Support related new proposal development with input on research scope budgets resource commitments and supporting documentation.

• Ensure compliance with UCF and sponsor policies and requirements including but not limited to financial accountability ethics and information security.

• Support external communication and marketing with information regarding project status and accomplishments.

• Support opportunity development activities including events meetings and tours with current and potential future project stakeholders and partners.

• Coordinate with UCF Office of Research to review and approve contract language including basic research agreements nondisclosure agreements intellectual property disclosures and teaming agreements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in a technical field and three years of related professional experience; or a bachelors degree in a technical field and five years of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten or more years experience in government or industry program management or systems engineering.

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools methodologies and best practices.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Defense Acquisition Professional or similar professional certification is desirable.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website In addition to the online application interested candidates should uploada cover letter a current curriculum vitae and a list with contact information for three 3 professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE:Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:Scott Dillon SC Chair Faculty Administrator at or Nayade Ramirez Search Manager at

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position.

US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance is preferred due to the nature of research.

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a nextgeneration public research university and Forbesranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off including annual 12month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guideclick here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in researchrelated positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to researchrelated positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.

Department

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The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. upon request.

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