Position Summary
Assists in the development and implementation of the overall strategic direction of the ERC, with responsibility for technical and financial sustainability of the program group/area in which this position has been assigned. Will set the program strategy, establish work plans, assigns work elements, oversees the work of the program's staff and will be responsible for the success delivery of the program. Will develop and maintain a positive relationship with the program's funding sponsor(s).
Duties & Responsibilities

Supports the Director in the development of the strategic approach and direction of the ERC and in planning the successful implementation of the strategy.

Develops and implements the assigned technical program group/research areas, including establishing the strategy, work plans, overseeing the product, work assignments and responsible for the successful delivery of the product program.

Oversee, mentor, guide and manage the professional research staff and student interns in a matrix organization including reallocation of key staff in order to meet the requirements of the ERC’s portfolio of contracts.

Secures funding for the assigned technical programs/areas, including preparing proposals, developing ideas for proposals, negotiating the terms of the scope of work for awarded contracts, seeking program partners and managing sponsor interactions.

Seeks new areas of work that advance the mission of the ERC.

Leads teams of technical personnel in preparing proposals, strategizing on how to win new contracts, staffing needed positions (new hires or reallocation of existing personnel or a combination of both).

Serve as a technical expert of the ERC in energy efficiency, distributed energy, bioenergy, clean transportation, sustainable landscapes, and/or other designated areas.

Oversees and/or performs: site assessments; market potential studies; site screenings and analyses; third party technical reviews and analyses; written technical white papers; paper and report publication; financial analyses; project management; plan development and implementation; technical education and outreach to government agencies, legislators, industrial associations, commercial and industrial companies; presentation of technical research results; stakeholder engagement and facilitation; and other related research.

Ensures the requirements of the University, Campus and the funding sponsor(s) are met, including all financial, technical, market development and transformation, intellectual property management, and reporting requirements.

Provides guidance and mentors technical personnel and students. Plans related training and education for professional growth.

Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as needed.