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Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. With revenues of $125M+, and a staff of more than 630, Riverside Research provides high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. Riverside Research also supports advanced technical education and collaborates widely with university researchers. The company was formed from a respected research laboratory at Columbia University and has a current focus on technical areas including Radar systems, Optics and Photonics, Electromagnetics, Plasma physics, Geoint, Masint, Systems Engineering, and Modeling & Simulation. Riverside Research's open innovation R&D model encourages both internal and external collaboration to accelerate innovation, advance science, and expand market opportunities. In 2015, Riverside Research expanded its facility in Dayton, OH, adding a 30,000 square-foot Open Innovation Center (OIC). The OIC is a collaborative R&D environment that fosters creativity, synergy, and ultimately delivers innovative solutions to current and anticipated challenges. The OIC sets the standard for collaborative innovation and is dedicated to promoting research across the company. Riverside Research has additional research facilities in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Centreville, VA; and Champaign, IL.
Job Number: 696 Riverside Research is seeking a tech-savvy project manager to provide technical expertise and programmatic support relevant to defense, intelligence, and government applications of cyber technologies across all domains. Program management experience coupled with cyber expertise is required. The position will collaborate with internal and external technical teams, DoD leaders, recognized technical experts, and warfighters to develop coordinated approaches to unique DoD problems. This position is based in Mountain View, CA. All Riverside Research opportunities require US citizenship. Job Duties:• Provide expertise in the implementation and engineering support of cyber systems to include solving relevant technical and programmatic problems and assessing the technical feasibility of commercial solutions• Work closely with government partners and commercial vendors as a project manager throughout the prototype development lifecycle• Coordinate, collaborate and drive buy-in with senior government officials, executive leadership, and other high ranking stakeholders• Perform independent reviews and detailed technical assessments of commercial solutions and their specific applications• Provide analysis of applicable technologies and operational concepts, system requirements, test plans, executions, results, and related engineering documentation• Work with DoD/Government partners to identify and document problem statements (that can be solved by commercial cyber solutions)• Review prototype proposals from commercial vendors• Participate in milestone reviews, testing, and simulations• Participate in post-prototype analysis activities and review and analysis of prototype data• Prepare program updates, white papers, technical papers, briefs, and meeting materials• Respond to official requests for information and other tasks from government partners and stakeholders• Participate in key intra- and inter-agency meetings Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an engineering/scientific field• 3+ years of relevant work experience in program or project management role in cyber field• Expertise in cyber technology and standards (hardware and software, infrastructure and endpoints)• Knowledge of telecommunications network design• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with both government and industry representatives• Ability to deliver multi-discipline, multi-stakeholder projects that demonstrably improve operational capabilities (measured by increase in accuracy, decrease in cost, decrease in time) and enhance scientific collaboration, knowledge sharing, and research for the relevant community• Ability to perform in a collaborative work environment with proactive team members while maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude towards colleagues, counterparts, suppliers, and partners• Ability to communicate to a broad range of audiences (CEOs, investors, commercial vendors, media, government/military officials, etc.) to gain acceptance of vision, guidance and policy• Eligible to obtain/maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearanceDesired Qualifications:• Master's degree in engineering/scientific field• 5+ years of experience in engineering, program, or product management• 3+ years of experience in a cyber SME role • Expertise in both fixed and mobile (LTE, 5G) communications technologies• Experience working on DoD/IC cyber programs at a senior leader or management level• Ability to balance out-of-box innovation mindset and government procedures across functionsRiverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions. All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Our EEO PolicyRiverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law. If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 937-427-7074 or email HR@RiversideResearch.org. A member of the HR team will be available to assist. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. For more information on "EEO is the Law," please visit:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfVacancy expired!