Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking to add a tech-savvy leader to our team of subject matter experts and technical project/program managers supporting DIU's Digital Platforms Portfolio. This role is crucial for ensuring technologies are aligned with their business objectives, driving digital transformation, and enhancing productivity and collaboration. Prior business and/or technical leadership is highly desired. The position will collaborate with teams of commercial and military programmers, scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders, and is based in Mountain View, CA (alternate locations: Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Washington DC)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed process maps and contract documentation to streamline workflows and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Manage accurate record-keeping and organize meetings with stakeholders, vendors, and partners to ensure effective communication and project alignment
Arrange competitions, technical/contract reviews, and down-selects
Lead large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Innovation Community of Entities (DICE) Working Groups by creating agendas, scheduling meetings, and maintaining comprehensive records to drive successful joint platform development
Collaborate with DoD entities, customers, and program offices to establish program goals, set milestones, and develop detailed implementation plans to ensure project success
Build relationships with critical segments of commercial and non-traditional vendor hot-spots, to include tech entrepreneurs, startups, venture capitalists, and academics
Prepare white papers, technical papers, briefing 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
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in technical or related field (Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science) and a minimum of 15 years of related experience. 12 years relevant experience with Master's Degree or higher advanced degree in a technical field or business (e.g. MBA), or 8 yrs relevant experience with a PhD.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in project or program management supporting RDT&E programs and space-based national security missions
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 communicate to a broad range of audiences (CEOs, investors, commercial vendors, media, government/military officials, etc) to gain acceptance of vision, guidance and policy
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with senior-level government and commercial industry representatives
Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and client-handling skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-function team under tight deadlines and high pressure environments
Impeccable character
TS clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Desired:

Prior military experience that allows the candidate to curate problems and define requirements with military end users.
Prior experience supporting and leading government and commercial vendor collaborative teams to rapidly iterate and deliver project tasks and milestones.

Global Comp

$150,000 - $250,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.