Division Director – Intelligent Human-machine Systems (ihms)

University of Maryland

College Park, MD, US
Base: $43,894 - $254,811; bonus/equity: not specif...
Leadership of technical teams over 25 researchers
Management of government-sponsored r&d programs
Experience with dow or intelligence community sponsors
The Division Director will provide strategic and technical leadership for a portfolio of research programs focused on enhancing decision-making for U.S. national security

Job Summary

  • The Division Director will provide strategic and technical leadership for a portfolio of research programs focused on enhancing decision-making for U.S. national security.
  • This role requires managing a multidisciplinary team of over 25 researchers while building relationships with key government stakeholders including the Department of War and Intelligence Community.
  • Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent experience and demonstrate success in leading complex R&D initiatives within federal environments.

Matching Summary

The Division Director will provide strategic and technical leadership for a portfolio of research programs focused on enhancing decision-making for U.S. national security.

Salary

Base: $43,894 - $254,811; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Faculty benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership of technical teams over 25 researchers
  • Management of government-sponsored R&D programs
  • Experience with DoW or Intelligence Community sponsors
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML systems and applications
  • Knowledge of human-machine interaction and performance

Nice-to-have

  • Track record of successful proposal development
  • Familiarity with intelligence analysis mission areas
  • Background in interdisciplinary behavioral domains
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Experience integrating research into operational environments

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of relevant leadership and R&D management experience
  • Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required for classified access
  • Master's degree with 15 years experience if no Ph.D.

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain U.S. security clearance

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