UTSI Group Director
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Research Engineering and Operations Group Director
The University of Tennessee Space Institute Research Engineering and Operations department seeks a fulltime Group Director who will be responsible for the resource allocation and of institutional capabilities supporting research at UTSI including the efforts of 1020 staff members over 80000 ft2 of lab space in multiple buildings and several million dollars in research equipment and infrastructure. Efforts include the strategic allocation of university personnel and resources in accordance with institutional priorities and the tracking and reporting of that allocation and the resultant outcomes.
The position contributes to strategic planning for institute growth with regard to research capabilities and coordinates with faculty and research staff on the planning of research capabilities which may include contributions to proposal planning. This position is responsible for managing and facilitating the work performance and professional growth of a relatively large staff of technical professionals in support of the UTSI research mission.
One vacancy regular fulltime exempt position with excellent benefits. Salary dependent upon education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct and provide oversight for the research park at UTSI with a substantial range of budgetary and operational discretion. Assesses organizational
needs. Ensures availability and functionality of needed lab space capabilities and compliance. - Prepare and manage annual operating budget for the department including direct labor material and supplies services equipment maintenance and
replacement safety and training. - Direct the maintenance operation and development of research facilities.
- Supervises three supervisors and their combined 1020 Research Scientists Lab Technicians Machinists and Engineers.
- Oversees the training requirements and of training for research staff.
- Schedules personnel needs equipment requirements and lab resources to execute successful proposals and projects.
- Maintains database of capabilities and capacities to include staff effort and equipment use per project lab and researcher.
- Develops complex and innovative solutions leading to stateoftheart capabilities for advanced research topics that places the institute in leading rolls
in a wide variety of fields. - Coordinates logistics and directs purchases required to facilitate research projects.
- Provides support for advanced research project proposals plans and processes to assist PIs in winning grants.
- Solve strategic complex and systematic problems with unprecedented implications for the Institute.
- Contributes to the strategic planning for institute and departmental programs for institute growth with research capabilities.
- Oversee support for the planning and of research projects.
- Supports the Director of Research to engage other agencies and institutions including NASA Air Force Army ORNL various research groups at UTK
and other institutions along with various corporations and businesses to develop strategic partnerships to leverage capabilities and create new
opportunities.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated capability in effectively managing a large diverse team to provide technical support to research or technology
development - Extensive knowledge of the equipment and systems used to perform laboratorybased testing or development of aerospace and
defense systems in areas such as aerodynamics fluid dynamics and propulsion systems and the related structures and materials. - Ability to quickly react to an everchanging research environment
- Multitasking skills
- Fluent ability with Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to program using NI LabVIEW Graphical programming language
Minimum/Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in engineering field
- 10 years of experience in engineering and 3 years in a management role.
- Successful applicants must be able to work in an environment conforming to ITAR requirements and be able to achieve and maintain a
DOD security clearance.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a relevant field
- Ability to use Microsoft Project
- Ability to use CAD design software.
- Experience with budgets and safety.
- 10 years of experience in research development Test and Evaluation environment
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:To apply online go to the UTSI Employment website: or ExternalApplicants Location box or enter the requisition number in the keyword on the position to view job description and/or candidates must create a new account to you have questions please call the UTSI Human Resources Office ator email
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status and parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race sex or disability in its education programs and activities and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville Tennesseeor or. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race color and national origin) Title IX (sex) Section 504 (disability) the ADA (disability) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age) sexual orientation or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville Tennessee 37996 oror
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Director
Employment Type
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