Technical R&D Project Manager

Job Details

Purpose

Perform project management duties in support of multiple Government sponsored R&D activities which include acoustic analysis, software and algorithm design, development, test, demonstration, and deployment.

Work with agile development teams, Principle Investigators, Product Owners, and System Owners contributing to strategic discussions and help translate strategies and ideas into outcomes, actionable plans and results.

Responsibilities

Provide support to Principle Investigators to ensure sponsor satisfaction of project / program technical and business execution.

Facilitate the investigation of new technical concepts and applications, and prepare and submit budget and technical proposals for new Government-sponsored R&D.

Monitor and report progress on projects in accordance with Principle Investigator’s guidance and intent to ensure the successful accomplishment of sponsor expectations and mission requirements.

Continuously manage project budget, schedule, and resources to ensure the successful and timely execution of Government-sponsored R&D.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields.

Five or more years of project management experience with Government sponsored technical / scientific R&D or system acquisitions.

Project Management Professional, Defense Acquisition University Project Management, or DoD branch specific project management or system acquisition certification.

Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office suite and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project).

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time.

The position requires attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. The position requires the applicant to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.

The position requires the applicant to routinely work under pressure, accept supervision, maintain regular and punctual attendance.

U.S. Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields.

Seven or more years project management experience with Government sponsored technical / scientific R&D or system acquisitions.

Project Management Professional, Defense Acquisition University Project Management, or DoD branch specific project management or system acquisition certification.

Understanding of acoustics, signal processing, and AI / ML.

Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, and JIRA software.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information.

Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

$100,000-$140,000+ / negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Some weekend, evening and holiday work

Possible interstate / intrastate travel

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Unofficial college transcripts

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.