Research Operations Director

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day workflow of all Research & Engineering practice operations.
• Develop and manage externally funded research programs involving partners and government agency interactions.
• Participate in managing internal research projects by helping to define, scope, and plan projects and monitor their progress.
• Give guidance to researchers on the Research & Engineering team, proofread papers and reports, and participate in peer reviews.
• Write and review research project proposals.
• Identify and track key performance indicators for the practice.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in roles related to research and engineering and/or operational roles within the cybersecurity industry.
• Proven history as a self-motivated, strong learner who is interested in cross-topic projects within cybersecurity; the ability to translate research and development methodologies and frameworks of one specialty to other specialties.
• Experience and comfort in interacting across all levels of an organization, from management roles and partners to entry-level professionals.
• Well-honed project management skills with the ability to manage multiple disparate projects
• A systems-thinking mindset and the ability to imagine and drive the creation of new structures or processes required for business success.
• The agility necessary to multitask and prioritize projects and tasks in a rapidly changing environment in the face of many competing priorities.

Salary: $150,000 -$300,000