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Diver Systems Technical Project ManagerJob Details

Purpose: Technical project manager of diver systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Responsibilities

• Develop project documentations and systems engineering artifacts
• Project coordination with sponsors and development staff.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Plan and execute development, evaluation, and testing activities.
• Develop system concepts and proposals.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree.
• Six years or more experience in engineering or software development or technical military applications.
• Three years of experience in project or program management with one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Significant military or technical diving knowledge and a deep understanding of Navy diving protocols.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, be willing to accept and incorporate feedback, and managing their time.
• This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
• Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.
• US Citizen is required.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree or MBA.
• Experience in Naval Special Warfare or similar specialized Navy diving experience.
• Experience and/or in-depth knowledge with as many of the following types of diving related topics: Diver Propulsion Devices / Vehicles, SEAL Delivery Vehicle experience, submarine lock-out procedures, closed-circuit diving and/or Rebreathers, night diving / low-visibility diving, decompression or saturation diving, mixed gas or NITROX diving, surface-supplied diving, CPR, O2 provider, diver emergency management, use of underwater tools and equipment (including lift bags and underwater rigging), underwater photo documentation, or underwater communications.
• Experience maintaining, servicing, or supporting diving or expeditionary systems and equipment.
• Experience in systems engineering.
• Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management.
• Experience developing proposals and getting projects funded.
• Understanding of software engineering processes and standards.
• Experience in field testing or acting as a test director.
• Experience with top-down design of systems.
• Experience in circuit board design, production, debugging and testing.
• Understanding of hardware engineering processes and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge in as many as possible of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Qt, .NET, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing, real-time and concurrent systems, and web services.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification or image processing.
• Experience developing software in Linux or in an embedded environment.
• Mechanical engineering experience and knowledge.
• Recent or immediate eligibility for access to classified information.
• Experience training Navy divers.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

Salary Range $100,000-$140,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Use of manual dexterity.

Some weekend, evening and holiday work.

Possible interstate/intrastate travel.

Exposure to all weather conditions.

Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Background Investigation

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.

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