Research And Development Manager Jobs in Georgia

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Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

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Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Research Development Manager provides specialized support to faculty in developing competitive research proposals. This position analyzes funding opportunities, organizes large, interdisciplinary proposal teams, manages the proposal development process, and provides strategic guidance and practical assistance in developing proposal content. The Research Development Manager also prepares teams for sponsor site visits and conducts funding-related programs and workshops.

Job Duty 1 -
Identify and analyze funding opportunities that align with the institution's research priorities and strategic goals. Prepare funding opportunity briefs and presentations.
Job Duty 2 -
Support faculty in the development of proposal content through development of custom writing templates, substantive editing, and guidance on effective communication including graphics. Arrange reviews of proposals by topical experts.
Job Duty 3 -
Organize proposal teams and drive proposal development by creating and managing documents, timelines, and meetings.
Job Duty 4 -
Collaborate with various units to obtain necessary resources and information and to coordinate proposal submissions.
Job Duty 5 -
Conduct programs and workshops to increase skills and knowledge required for successful proposal development (e.g., funding program overviews, collaboration best practices, grant writing).
Job Duty 6 -
Prepare teams for sponsor site visits including oversight of meeting logistics and preparation and review of presentations.
Job Duty 7 -
Analyze feedback from funding agencies along with broader research funding trends to enhance the competitiveness of future submissions and to inform institutional strategic planning and resource allocation.
Job Duty 8 -
Build and update office resources to improve research development service.

Job Duty 9 -
Stay current on developments in research funding and grant writing by participating in professional development opportunities and engaging with relevant literature.
Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Associate degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.
Required Experience
2+ years of relevant experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Ability to develop budgets for large-scale research projects.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience
Preferred Experience
Three to five years of demonstrated success working with teams of faculty to develop large-scale research proposals for federal and foundation funding

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master's) or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements

Three to five years of editorial, writing, project management, research, capture management, or grants management experience

Anticipated salary rate of $62,642.00 to $85,000.00 commensurate with qualifications.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Specialized skills required for this job: This position requires robust writing and review, project management, and consulting skills are required. Ability to critically review and edit technical documents. Ability to organize and manage processes required for development of large, complex proposals. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply judgment, discretion, and initiative in coordinating complex projects. Ability to maintain flexibility and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines. Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and foundation requirements for grant proposals. Ability to work with a variety of software packages and to learn new software packages quickly. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

This position requires robust writing and review, project management, and consulting skills. Essential skills include:

• Ability to critically review and edit technical documents.
• Ability to organize and manage processes required for the development of large, complex proposals.
• Ability to work effectively with teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply judgment, discretion, and initiative in coordinating complex projects.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and foundation requirements for grant proposals.
• Ability to work with a variety of software packages and to learn new software packages
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative team environment.

Questions about the position may be directed to Michele Gergans, SR HR Consultant, mgergans3@gatech.edu

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade: R06

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