Position Title: Div Dir,Telemetry Missile Sys

Employee Classification: Dir,Research Division,III

College/Division: Physical Science Laboratory

Department: 470725-PSL TELEMETRY MISSILE SYSTEMS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with education and experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.00

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Join the Physical Science Laboratory team as a Division Director for Telemetry Missile Systems!

Classification Summary:
Primarily responsible for directing the operational, financial, regulatory, human resource and business activities of a large major externally funded research division with multiple reporting units. Oversees all research activities within the domain of the division. These activities will include analyzing, modifying, and developing improved structure as needed.

Classification Standard Duties:
Provide oversight direction and leadership for contract maintenance, renewal, and new contract acquisition successes. Ensure adherence to and compliance with applicable state, Federal and other government regulations, and expectations of other regulatory agencies and funding source. Responsible for development and maintenance of inter-institutional/governmental relationships, and other external bodies important to the future success of the research. Accountable for implementing and monitoring approved operations budget. Responsible for the supervision and management of multiple levels of technical, professional, administrative and support staff within the division.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Eight (8) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of current and emerging internal and external issues impacting on the operational environment of the enterprise. Knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and requirements for strategic planning and development within a public institution. Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools. Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging research administration issues and trends. Knowledge of university and/or public institution budgeting and funding procedures, standards, and documentation requirements. Knowledge of institutional administration and fiscal control principles and procedures, as applied to a public university.; SKILLS:Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Strategic planning and performance measurement skills. Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups. Organizational planning, structuring, and staffing skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a diverse range of constituencies. Ability to plan and evaluate programs. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to identify, evaluate, and accurately assess the viability of strategic opportunities available to the enterprise. Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of the Physical Science Laboratory's Telemetry and Missile Systems Division at NMSU is accountable for project execution and program oversight of multiple contracts, strategic planning, customer satisfaction and financial administration. This position is also responsible for the design, production, quality and financial oversight of the Telemetry Products Line. This position will have a direct interface with internal NMSU customers, external customers, suppliers and NMSU/PSL Leadership. This role includes responsibility for guiding employees in their work, motivating them to perform their best, and fostering a team environment. The Director will also be responsible for leading the division to achieve NMSU Leads 2025 Goals. This includes enhancing student success through student outreach and developing student programs; elevating research and creativity through research development of new technologies in the area of telemetry; amplifying extension and outreach into the community; and building a more robust University system by focusing on improving internal design, fabrication, testing and documentation processes.
The TMS Director will provide oversight direction and leadership for contract maintenance, renewal, and new contract acquisition successes. Ensure adherence to and compliance with applicable state, Federal and other government regulations, and expectations of other regulatory agencies and funding source. Responsible for development and maintenance of inter-institutional/governmental relationships, and other external bodies important to the future success of the research. Accountable for implementing and monitoring approved operations budget. Responsible for the supervision and management of multiple levels of technical, professional, administrative and support staff within the division.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with managing the fabrication prototype and production units. Experience managing engineer and technical staff that design, manufacture and test flight systems. Experience with facilitating DoD contracts and programs. Familiarity with test and integration processes and launch/flight operations. Technical familiarity and/or skills in some or all of production and processes and practices, quality management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering (analog, digital and RF), computer programming.
DoD Secret Clearance.

Special Requirements of the Position
This position is subject to random drug testing in compliance with its drug-free workforce requirements.
Travel is required.
Ability to obtain a DoD clearance and maintain clearance throughout employment.

Department Contact:  psl_hrs@psl.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.