Deputy Office Head - Information Advantage Office

Penn State University•University Park, IL
•$203,808 - $336,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Advantage Office (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. 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 will be filled as either 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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Robust retirement plans
  • Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
  • 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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