Deputy Office Head - Information Advantage Office

Penn State University•University Park, IL

3d•$105,900 - $231,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a Deputy Office Head for the Information Advantage Office (IAO). The IAO conducts mission-driven research to disrupt adversary capabilities, enable rapid operational adaptation, and secure a decisive information advantage in contested environments. Its work advances C5ISRT and counter-C5ISRT by bridging intelligence, decision-making, and execution to outpace emerging threats. The Office delivers applied RDT&E that transforms information into operational advantage, reshaping the landscape of information superiority. The IAO consists of four divisions: Command, Control, and Communication Innovations (C3I); Joint Mission Integration and Experimentation (JMIE); Cyber, Modeling and Simulation (CMS); and Strategic Systems Operations (SSO). The Deputy Office Head will report directly to the Office Head of the Information Advantage Office. This position can be filled as a Research and Development Engineer, non-tenure Research Faculty, or Technical Engineering Project Manager. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

All aspects of leading individual and portfolios of research projects including developing technical concepts, writing winning proposals, staffing the project, conducting the research, managing budgets, and delivering high quality results
All aspects of leading a research organization, including planning and managing labor across projects, managing research budgets, presenting department capabilities to sponsors, and hiring, coaching, and mentoring employees
Superior writing and presentation skills
Demonstrated success leading a team of engineers/scientists, and collaborating with large teams on multi-organization, multi-disciplinary projects
Experience and exposure in one or more areas of C5ISRT
Active SECRET government security clearance

Nice To Haves

TS or above security clearance

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Office leadership team to build and maintain trusted relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders
Work closely with the IAO Office Head and Senior Scientist to ensure the delivery of superior research deliverables to our sponsors
Support the IAO Office Head in developing and executing strategic initiatives
Represent the Office in meetings and discussions with sponsors and guests
Lead, manage, and continuously improve the operations of the Office
Plan and manage office finances in collaboration with the IAO Program Finance Administrator
Plan and manage workspace and research facilities and equipment
Oversee the Office's external web presence, overview briefing, and a library of supporting capability briefings
Support the Office Head in daily interactions with colleagues in Enterprise Operations - Engineering Services, Business Services, Security Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, and Special Programs Security
Lead, manage, and continuously improve professional development, training, and onboarding