Director, Division bei Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation

About Us:

The Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (VT-ARC) is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Director of the Engineering, Test, and Evaluation Division (ETED). VT-ARC is a nonprofit research organization affiliated with Virginia Tech, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to national and global challenges. ETED specializes in advanced wireless communications and sensing technology, RDT&E, spectrum access technology and policy, systems integration, and possesses 5G/xG wireless testbed capabilities. The division works collaboratively across government, industry, and academia to enable critical innovations and advance the science and assurance of communications technologies.

About You:

The Director of ETED will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise to guide the division�s growth and impact. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers and analysts, fostering sponsor relationships, and aligning the division�s portfolio with VT-ARC�s corporate strategy. The Director will report to the Vice President of Operations and Development and serve as a key interface between ETED and the executive leadership.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the division through strategic vision, collaboration, and corporate acumen.
• Serve as a thought leader in RF research and development and engineering innovation.
• Establish practices and policies that promote innovation and workforce development.
• Develop and execute the division�s portfolio strategy by identifying and capitalizing on strategic opportunities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Communicate division performance and sponsor engagement to executive leadership.
• Supervise program managers to ensure project success across performance, cost, schedule, and security.

Required Education, Certifications, Skills, and Capabilities:

• Active Secret or higher security clearance.
• Master�s degree or PhD in electrical engineering or related discipline with demonstrated experience delivering solutions to sponsors.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering and test campaign management, with emphasis on wireless communications, distributed and networked sensors, RF spectrum management, or systems engineering.
• Proven leadership of diverse technical teams.
• Established network of collaborators and sponsors.
• Experience working with U.S. Government agencies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical subjects to executives and articulate corporate topics to staff.
• Experience in talent acquisition and team building for new initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience working in both government and industry.
• Knowledge of university systems, research programs and approaches
• Experience working with national security and/or intelligence systems

Primary Work Location: Work is to be performed in Arlington, VA with remote work flexibility under Hybrid Work & Telecommuting Policy.

Special Work Conditions:

• Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%).
• Occasional work outside of core business hours.

Security:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a Top-Secret clearance.

Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation: VT-ARC is a 501(c)(3), non-profit R&D organization affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech or VT). Our mission is to provide superior analytic and technology solutions across multiple domains by leveraging Virginia Tech�s multidisciplinary research and innovation ecosystem. With unique access to the broad and rich research enterprise found at Virginia Tech, VT-ARC forms multi-disciplinary teams to apply innovative solutions to the real-world problems that strain our social, political, industrial, and economic foundations.

To learn more about VT-ARC�s Benefits, Perks, Culture & more visit our Careers page: https://vt-arc.org/careers/

VT-ARC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

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