Project/Unit Description
The Organization
About the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)
Website: https://www.gtri.gatech.edu/
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research organization of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations across the country. In Fiscal Year 2023, GTRI had over $940M of problem-solving research awards from sponsors in government and industry. GTRI’s people are the foremost innovators creating a secure nation, a prosperous Georgia, and a sustainable world.
Each day, GTRI’s science and engineering expertise is used to turn ideas into workable solutions for our customers. We take the best ideas, often co-developed with our Georgia Tech academic partners, and turn them into applications and systems that provide a significant technological advantage over other approaches.
GTRI exists to enhance the state of Georgia’s economic development, to serve national security, to improve the human condition, and to educate future technology leaders. GTRI’s renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state of Georgia, and industry. We develop highly effective, practical solutions that we put into action. As a non-profit research institute, we are an objective partner who delivers workable solutions and manufacturable products. Our highly specialized laboratories and interdisciplinary research centers allow us to bring the right mix of talent, experience, and creativity to every project.
About the Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL)
Website: https://www.gtri.gatech.edu/laboratories/information-and-communications-laboratory
In our data-driven society, we convert data to actionable information and communicate the resulting decisions to others. In response to that need, the Information and Communications Laboratory is a fundamental and applied research laboratory focused on transdisciplinary research across the entire information science hierarchy. The laboratory has over 200 research and support personnel working on over $50M of funded research per year. ICL’s fundamental strength is Information Science, a discipline that investigates the properties and behavior of data and information, the flow of data and information in systems, and the means of processing information for optimum accessibility and usability. ICL has broad and deep capabilities across the data science hierarchy of needs, and our key areas of research focus on systems that adapt to their operational environment, as well as scalable enterprise system modernization and transformation. Core research areas include (alphabetically): advanced computing systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications, data analytics, decision support systems, electronic warfare, embedded software, enterprise applications, 5G/FutureG, health analytics and informatics, information science, interoperable data architectures, the intersection of cognitive performance and artificial intelligence, radio frequency (RF) propagation modeling, socio-technical systems, software-defined RF systems, spectrum analytics, STEM education, and trusted systems. ICL conducts research that solves complex problems for a range of domains, including national security, health, intelligence, law enforcement and justice, and economic impact for the state of Georgia.
Job Purpose
The Lab Director is responsible for developing and executing the vision and strategy of the Laboratory, in alignment with the GTRI mission and Strategic Plan. The Director is also responsible for the overall operations and activities of the lab, including oversight and allocation of budgets, projects, and resources; management of lab senior staff and division chiefs; and interfacing with other labs, support units, and the senior leadership of GTRI and Georgia Tech. The Director develops opportunities for sponsored contracts by maintaining stakeholder relationships and connecting researchers to potential sponsors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and executes the Laboratory’s strategy and vision
- Develops opportunities for sponsored contracts by maintaining stakeholder relationships and connecting researchers to potential sponsors
- Oversees laboratory budgets, projects, and resources
- Develops and mentors laboratory personnel and leadership
- Communicates with sponsors, lab personnel, GTRI leadership, and the Georgia Tech community
- Builds collaborations across GTRI, Georgia Tech, and with external organizations
- Establishes and maintains a Lab Leadership Team that exemplifies integrity while nurturing excellence, diversity, and innovation
- Develops and prioritizes long-range research directions in collaboration with the Lab Leadership Team
- Determines staffing requirements; provides for interviewing, hiring and training new employees
- Reviews financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement, and to determine areas for improvement
- Oversees yearly performance evaluations of all Laboratory members consistent with processes established for the Institute and managed by GTRI’s Talent Management Division
- Participates in regular leadership meetings held by Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President of Research as well as monthly meetings with GTRI senior leadership
The Successful Candidate
The candidate’s accomplishments must support appointment at the rank of Principal Research Engineer, Scientist, Associate, or Technologist. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Information Science-relevant areas, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering, and have 15 or more years of relevant experience in leading a large DoD focused, diverse engineering research organization. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the perspective of a servant leader. The successful candidate will value ICL’s research innovation across technology readiness levels 1-6.
Additional Responsibilities
Strong technical background and leadership experience in national security research applications, including one or more of the following key areas: advanced computing systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications, data analytics, decision support systems, electronic warfare, embedded software, enterprise applications, 5G/FutureG, health analytics and informatics, information science, interoperable data architectures, the intersection of cognitive performance and artificial intelligence, radio frequency (RF) propagation modeling, socio-technical systems, software-defined RF systems, spectrum analytics, STEM education, and trusted systems.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- 9+ or more years relevant experience with a Ph.D. or 12+ years of relevant experience with a Masters degree, including leading and managing within large, diverse engineering research units.
- Proven track record of leading within highly technical organizations with a broad range of experience working with the Federal and State Governments.
- Management experience that includes: overseeing budgets, projects, and resources; staffing and personnel performance evaluations; and review of performance data to measure productivity and determine areas for improvement.
- Leadership experience that includes: developing and executing strategy and vision; developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships; coaching and empowering personnel; and developing and prioritizing long-range research directions.
- Strong technical background and leadership experience in national security research applications, including one or more of the following key areas: advanced computing systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications, data analytics, decision support systems, electronic warfare, embedded software, enterprise applications, 5G/FutureG, health analytics and informatics, information science, interoperable data architectures, the intersection of cognitive performance and artificial intelligence, radio frequency (RF) propagation modeling, socio-technical systems, software-defined RF systems, spectrum analytics, STEM education, and trusted systems.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating and working across organizational boundaries.
- Candidate must be capable of maintaining a TS/SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Information Science-relevant areas, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
- 15 or more years of relevant experience in leading a large DoD focused, diverse engineering research organization
- Established record of being an excellent communicator with the perspective of a servant leader
- Established record of innovation across ICL’s technical competencies and innovation (https://www.gtri.gatech.edu/laboratories/information-and-communications-laboratory)
- The successful candidate will value ICL’s research innovation across technology readiness levels 1-6.
- Possess an active TS/SCI
Travel Requirements
10% - 25% travel
Education and Length of Experience
- 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Information Science-relevant areas, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
- 12 years of related experience with a Masters degree in Information Science-relevant areas, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
Including one or more of the following key areas: advanced computing systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications, data analytics, decision support systems, electronic warfare, embedded software, enterprise applications, 5G/FutureG, health analytics and informatics, information science, interoperable data architectures, the intersection of cognitive performance and artificial intelligence, radio frequency (RF) propagation modeling, socio-technical systems, software-defined RF systems, spectrum analytics, STEM education, and trusted systems.
U.S. Citizenship Requirements
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Benefits at GTRI
Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://hr.gatech.edu/benefits
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at Georgia Tech Research Institute aims to enhance the Institute’s mission of solving the world’s most complex technical problems by creating a workforce with a shared appreciation for diversity, raising awareness around inclusiveness, and fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for all members of our community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Tech Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.