Comprehensive Software Solutions Department Head (Faculty) job opportunity at Pennsylvania State University.



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Pennsylvania State University Comprehensive Software Solutions Department Head (Faculty)
Experience: 1-years
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .   Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see  Notice to Out of State Applicants .   POSITION SPECIFICS We are seeking a Department Head for the Comprehensive Software Solutions Department (CSSD) of the Spectrum and Signatures Solutions (S3) Division to join All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will report directly to the Director of Spectrum and Signatures Solutions Division and be responsible for managing the division’s research engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. You will direct a multi-domain system software engineering team in designing, programming, and integrating within an unlimited range of technologies into tactical, deployable military systems supporting operations on land, air, maritime, and space, to enable improved situation awareness and faster decision-making in complex environments.  This position can be filled as a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research Faculty. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Manage the daily technical activities of approximately 5-10 Research and Development Engineers, as well as performing their associated hiring, training, mentoring, tasking, and performance review process Lead Department operations including strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, facilities challenges, proposal development, and risk mitigation to ensure growth is both sustainable and aligned Communicate frequently with sponsors and associate contractors Lead the technical execution of research, development, prototyping, and implementation of systems for a wide range of customers in the DoD and IC  Establish relationships and maintain awareness of technology and expertise across the ARL actively pairing that expertise with CSS Department personnel proactively collaborating across ARL to better enable mission accomplishment Direct technical excellence, cost control, and on time delivery of work  Oversee the development of plans and proposals for new programs Lead and assure the proper execution of sponsored research Foster a culture of excellence, cohesion and professional development; lead comprehensive, high performing and collaborative teams across engineering, scientific, and support personnel; embrace ARL’s mission to discover, demonstrate, transition, and educate Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and experience. Minimally requires a Master's degree in an engineering or science discipline and 1 year related experience. Required skills/experience areas include: Active TS/SCI security clearance Strong executive presence and polished communication skills- able to articulate needs, requirements and impact clearly to diverse audiences in various formats Experience as a Principal Investigator, technical lead, program management or senior contributor on applied and basic research efforts, with a record of securing and sustaining funding in software supported areas related to bespoke embedded coding, database creation and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) Expert in C/C++, Python, SQL, and Java Software Lifecycle: design, develop, field-test, delivery, deploy, and integration of the software into technology systems Ability to navigate and thrive in a setting where diverse communication styles and organizational strategies are essential Successful handling of sensitive/classified information Excellent verbal and written communications skills Preferred skills/experience areas include: Master’s Degree in Software Engineering and/or Computer Science Project Management Experience in designing, orchestrating and conducting technical design reviews and field tests Experience working within the security and IT frameworks applied to DoD and IC sponsored programs Military or IC service Your working location will be fully on-site in State College, PA.  There will be occasional travel to designated sponsor or associate contractor locations within and outside the continental United States. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu   BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.     All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation.  You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.  Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.   BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.   For more detailed information, please visit our   Benefits Page.   CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .   EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.     Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

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