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POSITION SPECIFICS
Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.
We are searching for a Deputy Division Head for the Materials Science & Applications Division of the Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainment Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The MSA Division is comprised of four departments: Advanced Manufacturing Process Development, Materials Characterization, Materials for Extreme Environments, and Electronic Materials and Devices. The departments support the mission of MSA by executing the research, design and application of engineering development and manufacturing methodologies. The mission of the MSA Division is to develop and apply advanced manufacturing technologies that enhance military capabilities. This includes the conception, development, characterization, and transition of innovative materials and manufacturing processes to support defense applications. This position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Collaborate with the Division Head and division personnel to establish, strengthen, and maintain relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders
Support the Division Head in recruiting, developing, and retaining highly qualified Division personnel
Assist the Division Head in evaluating employee performance, conducting performance reviews, and supporting professional growth and development
Assist the Division Head in acquiring, maintaining, and disposing of equipment and facilities supporting division efforts
Assist multidisciplinary teams in the development and execution of proposals and technical projects
Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective sponsors
Support the Division Head in planning, staffing, and executing programs to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and sponsor requirements
Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes:
Leads in coordinating technical resources, managing risks, and resolving issues that may impact project execution or program outcomes
Delegates research and development authority as appropriate and establishes accountability for subordinate managers and individual contributors within assigned areas
Serves as a technical and managerial point of contact for sponsors, partners, and stakeholders, and represents the division in technical meetings, reviews, and external collaborations as delegated
Ensures compliance with DoD, University, ARL, safety, security, and export control requirements across assigned programs and activities
Leads in the development of new research concepts, technologies, and capabilities
Leads in business development activities, including identifying funding opportunities, developing white papers, and supporting proposal preparation efforts
Reviews and contributes to technical reports, publications, and presentations
Leads teams of other engineering managers, scientists, and organizational leadership to align technical efforts across programs,…