Posted: Oct 1, 2024

CyManII Deputy Chief of Operations and Counterintelligence

University of Texas at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Application Deadline: N/A

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 12528

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.

In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/2/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.
• Attach names and contact information for 3 references.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

Provide operational and strategic leadership and skills to support and participate in programmatic and collaborative activities and advance the credibility of the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII). This position will ensure that all CyManII teams are healthy and productive in delivering on CyManII's cyber programs.

Core Responsibilities

• Efficiently Manage: Manage a team of engineers, researchers, business development, developers, IT, and workforce development, to successfully execute CyManII's work plans in collaboration with partners in academia, industry, and National Laboratories. Assist with estimating resource needs and assigning resources to work tasks.
• Effectively Lead: Lead and inspire CyManII team in productive collaboration in cooperation with the Chief of Operations Officer and Chief Executive Officer and CyManII directors. Lead the recruiting, mentoring, and retention of the directly managed team.
• Strategically Innovate: Advance efforts to evolve and accelerate how CyManII conducts operational activity, including managing human resources, tools for collaborative engineering, collaboration with the San Antonio manufacturing ecosystems and workforce development pilots in the San Antonio region.
• Successfully Project Manage: Lead the strategic and operational planning and execution of high-impact projects, effectively managing resources and relationships to set clear objectives, define project scopes, and develop detailed project plans. Implement advanced project management methodologies to oversee project lifecycles, track project progress, mitigate risks, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Properly Mediate: Act as a liaison between CyManII and DOE, when necessary. Ensure seamless communication and collaboration between all parties. Simplify and clarify complex information to facilitate effective decision-making.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must have either of the following education and experience qualifications:

• BS/BA degree from an accredited institution plus at least 15 years of related experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution plus at least 12 years of related experience.
• Doctorate from an accredited institution plus at least 10 years of related experience.
• Work with department managers on technical operations tracking and reporting. Serve as senior project manager and reporting manager as directed. Review budgeting for all projects, including monitoring and controlling costs of each functional area.
• Work closely with leadership to implement/refine Institute policies and procedures. Monitor, guide, and evaluate the inputs and outputs of management. Oversee the plans of action and milestones associated with the strategic plan.
• Improve branding and strategic messaging as part of CyManII engagement and communications strategy. Representing the Institute for external and internal events. Monitoring the competitive landscape and attending/coordinating with industry events to stay abreast of new initiatives and ways to remain engaged. Identify training and developing opportunities for leaders within the Institute and set them on a path for next-generation management/leadership opportunities. Serve as project lead for new initiatives and business development.
• Successful experience executing federal contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, deliverables, and relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of foundational defensive counterintelligence, including analysis, briefing, debriefing, and awareness.
• Identify, monitor, and asses the efforts of foreign threats. Conduct counterintelligence damage assessments and internal/external liaison activities. Ensure all CI activities comply with DOE and IC requirements and regulations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and 10 years of successful project management experience is required.
• Active TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Polygraph. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

• Office environment.
• Ability to travel nationally for meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• After-hours and weekend work may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will require working both remotely in Texas and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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