Research Manager IV - ETS (Multiple Positions) Posting Number: req18837 Department: Steward Observatory Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights: The Department of Steward Observatory seeks to fill up to two positions of a Research Manager IV (Technical Projects Manager). The selected candidates will be responsible for managing projects that utilize engineering and technical support in the development of space and ground-based telescopes. The selected individual(s) will develop, implement, and maintain operational plans, programs, systems and technical aspects of contracts that require a high degree of innovation, creativity, and integration. Technical work for these projects includes optics fabrication, telescope control systems, primary and secondary mirror support, instrumentation development, and various supporting functions for sub-systems of the telescope during development, fabrication and operation. This position requires broad knowledge and experience across multiple professional disciplines. This position will be located at the UA Tech Park in Rita Ranch (9040 S. Rita Road). Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more Duties & Responsibilities: Manages technical projects to scope, schedule, budget and risk on behalf of the Principal Investigator. Prepares proposals in conjunction with Principal Investigators, Business Office, and UA Administration. Develops, implements, and maintains operational plans, programs, systems and technical aspects of contracts requiring a high degree of innovation, creativity, and integration. Accountable for strategic and operational direction of a large and complex technical organization within the department. Has significant impact on short- and mid-term plans. Coordinates, monitors and/or supervises the activities of designated technical groups. Develops and schedules work plans in accordance with specifications and funding limitations; oversees daily operations and coordinates activities of project expenditures. Coordinates activities of projects, staff and departments with interrelated activities to ensure optimum efficiency of effort, conservation of funds and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. Maintains ability to work well in a broad matrix organization with many projects in a team environment. Additional duties may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Minimum of 9 years of related work experience, including 5 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required. Preferred Qualifications: Engineering experience with optical fabrication, optics, telescopes, electronics, instrumentation, astronomy, and custom machines. Experience with UA budgeting, accounting principles and administrative systems. Masters Degree preferred. FLSA: Exempt Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 Job FTE: 1.00 Work Calendar: Fiscal Job Category: Research Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay: $99,901 - $129,871 Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade: 12 Number of Vacancies: 2 Target Hire Date: 3/4/2024 Open Date: 2/12/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter Contact Information for Candidates: warnersarizona.edu, kmerrillarizona.edu, so-humanresourceslist.arizona.edu J-18808-Ljbffr
