Federal Engagement/Research Development Program Director

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

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About The Position

Organizational Summary: The mission of the Research Development Office is to grow the volume and visibility of UMD’s research enterprise. We provide customized services to help faculty and faculty-led groups across the university turn ideas into action. Whether you are launching a new initiative, communicating a vision to university leaders, or identifying opportunities for unique research contributions, we are supportive partners during pivotal moments. Job Description Summary: Under minimal supervision and reporting to the Associate Vice President for Research Development, the Federal Engagement/Research Development Program Director will develop and execute strategies to identify opportunities from federal funding agencies consistent with UMD strategic initiatives, research capabilities, programmatic strengths, and will catalyze and shape competitive responses from UMD investigators. A particular focus will be supporting the growth of UMD's research capabilities through deep institutional engagement with the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, and/or National Institutes of Health.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years of professional program management experience.
• Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
• Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
• Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to research information and analyze/synthesize complex data and information to create reports and presentations with valid conclusions derived from various sources.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Nice To Haves

• Eight years of relevant or related experience in research, proposal development, federal or business development and/or program management or leadership.
• Prior experience working in a federal agency that funds university research, ideally in a program manager or leadership position.
• 2+ years experience in higher education Research Development.
• Experience in opportunity shaping, stakeholder cultivation and preparation.
• Deep knowledge of federal agency or federal funding environment, internal processes, and funding mechanisms for one or more of the following: Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), National Aeronautic and Space Agency (NASA), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• Direct organizational experience working across different functional units, interfacing with leaders and/or faculty of varying roles.
• Demonstrated prior performance in shaping a funding opportunity leading to successful award.
• Ability to facilitate technical workshops and interchange meetings.
• Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated emotional and cultural intelligence and track record of working with diverse populations and multicultural contexts.
• Ability to identify, competitively assess, and pursue research development opportunities across multiple scientific disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Enhance individual, team, and institutional competitiveness through business development, partnership management, and strategic planning.
• Serve as an integral member of the RD team to help facilitate the sustained growth of the research enterprise toward $1B in external awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees