Overview

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division 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 around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.   

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Project/Unit Description

The Modern Software Engineering Branch (MSEB) is a dynamic software engineering organization focused on practicing and researching current and over-the-horizon best practices for software engineering. MSEB is focused on supporting entities and teams both external and internal to GTRI in their pursuit of modernization, to include adoption of modern software-engineering methodologies, AI/ML, frameworks, tooling, and applications. The branch head is responsible for the branch’s team members, project execution, branch technical knowledge and capabilities, and adherence to GTRI policies.  Special note:  This is a co-posted requisition. For external candidates apply under requisition 500685.  Internal candidates are required to apply under requisition 500687 to be considered for this position.

Job Purpose

Lead multiple sponsored research projects. Manage Branch (7-15 FTE) administrative activities including hiring, appraisals and sponsored project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognized SME in technical domain
• Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals
• Seek out and respond to opportunities for new research
• Support presentations and travel to support new business development
• Ensure that the branch is continuing to pursue new and novel research efforts through judicious use of internal R&D funding
• Lead branch hiring activities including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews and onboarding
• Determine branch hiring needs
• Lead role on manpower planning for branch personnel
• Conduct staff appraisals
• Support Monthly Project Status Review meetings
• Coordinate with division leadership as required
• Lead branch hiring activities including development of position vacancy announcements, resume reviews, interviews and onboarding
• Determine branch hiring needs

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage branch budgets, resources and compliance with institute policies and procedures
• Oversee and manage sponsored research in the branch to ensure execution of successful research programs based on sponsor requirements
• Support branch operations and coordination across branches within the division and other laboratories of GTRI
• Establish, maintain and evolve the strategic vision and execution plan for the branch to enhance sponsored project portfolios and technical capabilities
• Train and mentor branch members including research faculty and both undergraduate and graduate students, to develop expertise in conducting research on hardware-related open architecture standards and applications; these duties include facilitating publication of novel research activities, professional development and training opportunities
• Direct business development activities to include: sponsor engagement, showcasing branch capabilities to internal and external organizations, support sponsor tours, visits and technical meetings
• Oversee, author, and contribute to proposals and white papers for sustained branch growth
• Conduct administrative actions including the recruitment, hiring and termination of branch personnel, execution of performance appraisals, development and execution of performance improvement plans and review and approval of employee time sheets
• Represent the division and laboratory as a subject matter expert at consortium's, symposiums, and expositions

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical project and/or program management and execution
• 3+ years of experience leading small to mid-sized teams of research engineers and technical staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience collaborating, organizing, teaming and communicating with a diverse team of government sponsors, researchers, and other stakeholders to facilitate project performance
• Experience in program development, proposal development, and leadership of sponsored research projects
• Experience developing and delivering technical briefings
• Experience in a functional management role

Travel Requirements

10% - 25% travel

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

Levels 4, 5

• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
• 7 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
• 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical field

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://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (“USG”) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual’s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.