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Lead business development with DoD and commercial customers; support strategic and tactical initiatives with Acquisition Strategy and Business Development leadership.

Direct management and execution of engineering contracts and studies; provide technical and administrative leadership to the directorate.

Collaborate with chief engineers technical leads and program managers to plan staff and manage programs in compliance with MERC Standard Processes; maintain schedules and manage risks.

Support Program Managers in ensuring programs are executed on time within scope and budget.

Monitor performance provide coaching conduct training feedback appraisals and mentor technical leaders.

Conduct regular contract reviews with executive staff.

Provide manpower projections oversee recruiting and coordinate personnel assignments across technical areas.

Identify and track training requirements; contribute to MERCs training strategy.

Support senior leadership in developing and retaining highly skilled staff.

Oversee selection and management of contractors and consultants.

Serve as proposal manager when required; develop technical/programmatic approaches cost estimates and responses to solicitations.

Foster a collaborative trust-based work environment; address issues impacting team cohesion.

Ensure adherence to MERC Standard Processes and policies; assist in their development and revision.

Protect proprietary and competition-sensitive information.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD Security Clearance.

Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field with 19 years technical/managerial experience; OR Masters with 21 years; OR Bachelors with 22 years.

Strong analytical skills and experience leading large cross-functional programs.

Excellent communication program management organizational and software skills.

Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Technical acumen with troubleshooting capability across diverse programs.

Effective communicator across all organizational levels and functions.

Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.

Expertise in budgeting and cost management ensuring programs remain within budget.

Skilled in business development activities including customer engagement estimating scheduling and proposal development.

Additional requirements may be assigned as appropriate.

Final rank will be determined on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Application must include a cover letter and resume.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT MERC

MERC is a non-profit research institute of Mercer University a private university founded in 1833. Established in 1987 in Warner Robins GA MERC employs more than 200 engineers scientists professors and support staff who provide sustainable research solutions to government agencies the Department of Defense and commercial customers around the world. Warner Robins and the middle GA area are located 90 miles south of Atlanta and within easy driving distance of both the beach and mountains. The area is known for its Southern-style music food and restaurants and has a rich cultural and art presence along with excellent health care and schools. MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance retirement tuition reimbursement vacation/sick leave accrual and holiday pay.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for work-life balance and so much more!

At Mercer University a Bear is more than a mascot: its a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If youre seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced then you want to work at Mercer University.