Job #3827 - NSS Deputy Director

CERT, Networked Systems Survivability Program

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing operational strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs that further the mission of NSS. Tracks and assesses success of NSS in meeting its strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages NSS programs to effectively implement the NSS strategic plan, goals and objectives and manage day to day functional business activities of NSS. Develops, implements and tracks short and long term operational plans (financial, staffing, infrastructure, project). Resolves scheduling conflicts for external customer priorities.
Provides guidance to and monitors the success of NSS managers in meeting strategic goals. Assesses performance of direct reports and makes salary recommendations for all staff in areas of responsibility. Serves as primary liaison to internal SEI functions and programs.
Leads strategic planning process and contributes to the development of NSS strategic plan under the guidance of the director. Ensures annual update of strategic plan; reviews feasibility of plan, identifies risks and defines risk mitigation strategy. Articulates vision for internal and external audiences.
Works with NSS director & technical managers to identify opportunities for new technical projects and serves as interim project leader on start-up of new, high-priority projects.
Consults with NSS director on organizational effectiveness and staff learning and development plans. Identifies operational success measures and process improvements. Leads corrective actions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training: BS in a technical field such as computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or equivalent combination of training or experience with ten years applicable experience; MS degree in a technical field such as computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or equivalent combination of training or experience with eight years applicable experience.

Experience: Fifteen plus years of progressively responsible experience in a technology- or research- based organization in higher education, industry or the government. At least 10 years experience with software development projects including hands-on development, development team leadership & project management. Demonstrated management experience with responsibility for projects, people, budgets & contracts.

Skills/Abilities: Mastery and broad understanding of computer systems, computer security practices and information security evaluation methods as well as broad understanding of organizational goals, management, etc.; ability to manage diverse areas and large, complex projects; ability to influence, work with and manage technical staff; able to respond quickly and effectively to changing priorities; excellent analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning and problem solving skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies internally and externally; excellent verbal and written communication skills; computer literacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training: PhD in technical field such as computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or equivalent combination of training or experience with six years of applicable experience.

Experience: Management experience in higher education, government, military, and/or Fortune 100 technology-based organizations is preferred.

OTHER

Mobility: Normally sedentary with some mobility; ie., Ability to travel to various locations within the SEI and CMU community, customer sites, conferences, and offsite meetings with some frequency; Ability to travel frequently and to adjust to a work schedule that requires weekend and evening hours.

Environmental Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting. Close contact with computer for long periods of time.

Mental: Ability to meet inflexible deadlines, remain calm during difficult situations, work under pressure and work with frequent interruptions.

Other: Candidate must pass a background investigation, be eligible to obtain a United States DoD Secret Clearance, and be a U.S. citizen.

Resumes from recruiting firms will not be accepted.

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Carnegie Mellon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and operated by Carnegie Mellon University.

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This page was last updated September 10, 2007