ARLIS Intelligence & Security Research Specialist

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 128948
Title: Faculty Specialist
Functional Title: ARLIS Intelligence & Security Research Specialist
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
ARLIS is seeking entry, mid and senior Intelligence and Security Research Specialist to assist with building and leading cross-functional programs to deliver complex socio-technical solutions which solve various problems in technical and government domains. Able to provide attention to detail and learn or understand complex concepts at a level sufficient to understand project dependencies. Support the execution and delivery of solutions to technical problems, proactively identify problems, align on priorities, and execute on direction for broadly cross-discipline endeavors.
****This position represents a pipeline to support emerging and future work at ARLIS. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are looking for more immediate employment, please review our other job postings at ARLIS that align to your skills and capabilities and support current needs that we are seeking to fill immediately.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications – Entry Level:
  • Bachelor’s degree. Preference is given to degrees in Psychology, Linguistics, Foreign Language, Business, Social Sciences, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
  • ~2 years of demonstrated experience in organizing and managing projects through volunteer, extracurricular, or work activities
  • Demonstrated potential for excellence in the execution, administration, and/or management of research or academic programs
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary opportunity team in a matrixed organization with a collaborative and team-centric culture
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and deep dive skills
  • Eligible for a DoD security clearance



Minimum Qualifications – Mid-Level:
  • Master’s Degree. Preference is given to degrees in Psychology, Linguistics, Foreign Language, Business, Data Science, or Computer Science and 3+ years of experience in a technical role or project management position for defense or intelligence R&D programs with experience in technology assessment, systems design, system analysis, executing on multiple technical programs with scheduled deliverables, and communicating and interfacing with government customers; or Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in a role of equivalent responsibility
  • Superior ability to administer research or academic programs
  • Knowledge of DoD appropriations and requirements processes
  • Ability to engage key client stakeholders to effectively support tasks
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary opportunity capture team in a matrixed organization with a collaborative and team-centric culture
  • Excellent analytical and deep dive skills
  • Eligible for a DoD security clearance

Minimum Qualifications – Senior Faculty Specialist Track:
  • Master’s Degree. Preference is given to degrees in Psychology, Linguistics, Foreign Language, Business, Data Science, or Computer Science and 3+ years of experience in a technical role or project management position for defense or intelligence R&D programs with experience in technology assessment, systems design, system analysis, executing on multiple technical programs with scheduled deliverables, and communicating and interfacing with government customers; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience as a Faculty Specialist, or roles of equivalent responsibility
  • Superior ability to administer research or academic programs
  • Knowledge of DoD appropriations and requirements processes
  • Ability to engage key client stakeholders to effectively support tasks
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary opportunity capture team in a matrixed organization with a collaborative and team-centric culture
  • Excellent analytical and deep dive skills
  • Eligible for a DoD security clearance
Preferences:
Preferred Qualifications for all Faculty Specialist Tracks:
  • Basic understanding, knowledge, or experience in program or project management on government-funded projects
  • Prior experience as an intern supporting similar projects
  • Experience working with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Experience with meeting group goals, timelines, and organizing/presenting data
  • Experience in the social sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology, economics, etc.) or in computer science, machine learning, statistics, or similar fields
  • Passion for building innovative and inclusive technologies
  • Active Secret or greater security clearance
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Posting Date: 11/17/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 12/08/2023
Physical Demands
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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