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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 2 weeks ago

Federal Engagement/Research Development Program Director

University of Maryland College Park

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$153K/yr - $183K/yr

10+ years exp

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is dedicated to enhancing the visibility and impact of research initiatives. The Federal Engagement/Research Development Program Director will develop strategies to secure federal funding and enhance the university's research capabilities, focusing on partnerships with agencies like the Department of Defense and NASA.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Federal funding knowledgeResearch development experienceProgram management experienceBusiness development skillsData analyticsCultural intelligenceMultitasking abilityOral communicationWritten communicationNegotiation skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

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

Preferred

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