Job Information
Sam Houston State University Project Manager II in Huntsville, Texas
Requisition: 202600096S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Homeland Security Institute
General Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies, Public Policy, or Political Science or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience working with one or more of the following Critical Infrastructure (CI) areas: Transportation, Energy, Chemical, Water/Wastewater, or Healthcare. Experience in a leadership/management role in a company or government agency in a related within a CI sector is preferred. Experience in applying principles and practices of project management, basic and applied research methods, and related fields of operations preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Directs and coordinates research activities in one or more of the Critical Infrastructure (CI) areas. Develops professional education courses, leads CIP collaboration events, and facilitating research focused on evidence-based practices that inform CIP strategies, policies, procedures, and practices. Oversees projects and coordinates with researchers, public organizations, private industry, and consultants. The selected candidate will facilitate public and private partnerships in one or more of the CI areas.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Manages day-to-day project activities for the assigned Critical Infrastructure (CI) sector(s). Responsible for identifying and securing additional sources of funding for the Institute. Directs and coordinates funded research activities to inform policies, procedures, and practices for CI resiliency strategies. Ensures projects are on schedule and within the prescribed budget. Facilitates public and private partnerships in one or more of the CI areas. Oversee projects and coordinates with researchers, public organizations, private industry to include the development of professional education courses, leading CIP collaboration events. Works closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to review and assess the outputs of the Institute, determines strategic direction, and develops research products to be produced by the Institute. Performs other related duties as assigned.