Associate Director (National Security Leadership Program)

Location: College Station, Texas, United States; onsite

Company

Research Compliance Office at the Texas A&M University System supports university programs, compliance activities, and institutional operations.

What you will do

• Lead strategic planning for assigned functional areas and support program-wide initiatives.
• Oversee budget preparation, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate relationships and collaboration with governmental, academic, industry, community, and university stakeholders.
• Supervise professional staff, support personnel, student employees, and project teams as assigned.
• Implement operational policies and procedures and ensure compliance with university, state, federal, sponsor, and program requirements.
• Develop reports, performance measures, and recommendations to improve program effectiveness and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of related experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.
• The position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal history investigation and compliance with applicable Texas and federal requirements.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in business, public administration, public policy, project management, national security studies, or a related field.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives or complex programs.
• Experience managing budgets and operational resources.
• Experience working with governmental, higher education, or external stakeholder partnerships.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff position within Texas A&M University.
• Work supports the National Security Leadership Program and university objectives.
• Position funding is contingent on the continuation of grant and/or contract funding and satisfactory performance.
• Work must comply with university safety requirements and Texas A&M System policies and procedures.