Defense Programs Lead
| Company | Argonne National Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC, USA, Woodridge, IL, USA |
| Salary | $130467 – $208431.99 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Proof of U.S. citizenship and have a ‘TS/SCI’ clearance
- 10+ years of experience in senior level defense and national security research or practitioner roles
- Superior subject matter expertise related to defense, national security, and economic security challenges and needs
- In-depth knowledge of the defense and economic security policy landscape, including the National Defense Authorization Act, Defense Production Act, National Defense Strategy, National Defense Industrial Strategy, and other relevant legislation, statute, and policy
- Excellent leadership and people skills, including experience managing large and diverse teams
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Advanced degree in foreign relations, public policy/administration, law, or another related field
- Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary research projects related to defense, national security, and critical emerging and advanced dual use technologies; oversee the development of defense and national security tools, models, and technical assessments
- Provide subject matter expertise for DIS and Nuclear Technology and National Security (NTNS) Directorate defense and national security projects
- Build and strengthen relationships with scientific and technical staff across Argonne to ensure defense related research maximizes laboratory expertise and resources
- Establish and strengthen relationships with potential sponsors within the U.S. Department of Defense, the Defense Industrial Base, and other key defense and national security organizations
- Manage project administration responsibilities including financial management, performance and financial reporting, and other key processes (e.g., procurements, quality assurance, etc.)
- Collaborate with division and directorate leadership to develop and implement a defense strategy and research and development (R&D) agenda for DIS; secure internal and external resources to execute the R&D agenda research for use by sponsors.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.