Technical Portfolio Lead

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida's (UCF) Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) is conducting a search for multiple technical portfolio leadership positions. Each position will be responsible for the technical leadership and systems engineering of a portfolio of applied research projects aligned to one or more of IST’s core competency areas. Ideal candidates will have an extensive background in government and industry program management and systems engineering of applied research, advanced technology development and integration, and related prototyping efforts. These are full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning positions supported by contracts and grants.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with a cross-disciplinary team of research faculty to define scopes and objectives for a portfolio of related research projects, and efficiently allocate team resources across the portfolio.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans that meet contracted requirements including but not limited to contract deliverables, timelines, and information security requirements.
• Employ project management methodologies, tools, systems, and processes tailored to and optimized for each individual project, including but not limited to DevSecOps, Agile, and Earned Value Management.
• Assess and maintain a team skill matrix to identify and fill gaps based on current and future project requirements.
• Plan and execute project budgets, interfacing with relevant business unit staff (accounting, purchasing, etc.), enterprise systems, and institutional processes.
• Track and manage project progress relative to resource-loaded schedules and adjust plans as necessary to meet prioritized project deadlines.
• Provide project sponsors and IST executive leadership with detailed project reporting.
• Support related new proposal development with input on research scope, budgets, resource commitments and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UCF and sponsor policies and requirements including but not limited to financial accountability, ethics, and information security.
• Support external communication and marketing with information regarding project status and accomplishments.
• Support opportunity development activities, including events, meetings and tours with current and potential future project stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate with UCF Office of Research to review and approve contract language including basic research agreements, non-disclosure agreements, intellectual property disclosures, and teaming agreements.

​Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical field and three years of related professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and five years of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten or more years’ experience in government or industry program management or systems engineering.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Defense Acquisition Professional, or similar professional certification is desirable.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to**:** Scott Dillon, SC Chair, Faculty Administrator, at scott.dillon@ucf.edu or Nayade Ramirez, Search Manager at nayade.ramirez@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position.

US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance is preferred due to the nature of research.

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) - EG Operations

Work Schedule

varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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