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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Chief Technical Officer, Berkeley Space Center (0389U) 83445

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $257K/yr

12+ years exp

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution dedicated to academic and research excellence. They are seeking a Chief Technical Officer for the Berkeley Space Center to lead technical strategy, champion interdisciplinary research, and develop large, multi-institution programs aligned with national priorities.

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Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership- Lead BSC's technical strategy and long-term capability planning. Develop high-value, multi-institution federal proposals. Initiate new research thrusts aligned with UC Berkeley and NASA Ames priorities. Represent the Associate Provost in senior technical engagements

Analysis and Management - Conduct technical and policy analyses to inform BSC investments. Build and maintain technical roadmaps and performance metrics. Oversee research administration, budget development, and post-award operations. Evaluate technical feasibility and alignment of proposed initiatives

Communications and Outreach - Serve as BSC's authoritative technical spokesperson. Brief senior government, academic and industry leaders. Lead technical content development for communications, workshops and symposia. Coordinate research-focused events and interdisciplinary engagements

External Technical Leadership - Represent UC Berkeley at national forums, federal briefings and advisory panels. Maintain relationships with senior leaders at DARPA, NASA, DoD and national laboratories. Evaluate BSC's national visibility in dual-use innovation and advanced capability development

Qualification

Deep TechNational security experienceFederal research programsPublic speakingInterdisciplinary teamsDoctorate in engineeringTechnical leadershipProactive leadershipCollaborationCommunication skills

Required

12-15 years (or equivalent) of interdisciplinary professional experience in Deep Tech with strong business acumen, to specifically include experience with national security stakeholders

Direct experience at DARPA, NASA, DoD, DOE/NNSA or a major national laboratory

Demonstrated ability to design and win large, complex, multi-million-dollar federal research programs

Experience in public speaking, and leading Executive level meetings, webinars, workshops, etc., and able to represent BSC internally and externally with superior interpersonal skills

Track record in overseeing and leading individuals and teams (of at least 10 people) to smooth execution of multiple initiatives and projects

Recognized technical leader with the ability to command the respect of UC Berkeley faculty and senior government sponsors

Strong collaborator with experience building and working with ecosystems and partner organizations

Exceptional communication skills and technical judgment

Demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary teams and large research portfolios

A high-energy, proactive leadership style and the ability to execute in fast-paced environments

Doctorate in related area (engineering, computer science, aerospace, physics, materials science, robotics, etc.) and / or equivalent experience training