Mercer Engineering Research Center is hiring: Technical Director, Cybersecurity

Technical Directory, Cybersecurity role at Mercer Engineering Research Center

The Cybersecurity Technical Director plans, organizes, controls, and evaluates the work of the respective technical areas of MERC to ensure engineering services comply with the terms of each contract, standard MERC policies and procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations. Directs the assignment and development of personnel and directorate operating and capital expenditure budget requests. Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans, programs, and systems to achieve short- and long-term goals, objectives, and MERC work standards. Works under the supervision of the Sr. Director of Engineering and Programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives with DoD and commercial customers; support strategic and tactical initiatives with Acquisition Strategy and Business Development leadership.
• Manage and execute engineering contracts and studies; provide technical and administrative leadership to the directorate.
• Collaborate with chief engineers, technical leads, and program managers to plan, staff, and manage programs in compliance with MERC Standard Processes; maintain schedules and manage risks.
• Support Program Managers in ensuring programs are executed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Monitor performance, provide coaching, conduct training, feedback, appraisals, and mentor technical leaders.
• Conduct contract reviews with executive staff.
• Provide manpower projections, oversee recruiting, and coordinate personnel assignments across technical areas.
• Identify and track training requirements; contribute to MERC’s training strategy.
• Support senior leadership in developing and retaining highly skilled staff.
• Oversee selection and management of contractors and consultants.
• Serve as proposal manager when required; develop technical/programmatic approaches, cost estimates, and responses to solicitations.
• Foster a collaborative, trust-based work environment; address issues impacting team cohesion.
• Ensure adherence to MERC Standard Processes and policies; assist in their development and revision.
• Protect proprietary and competition-sensitive information.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Security Clearance.
• Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field with 19 years’ technical/managerial experience; or Master’s degree with 21 years' experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 22 years' experience.
• Strong analytical skills and experience leading large cross-functional programs.
• Excellent communication, program management, organizational, and software skills.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Technical acumen with troubleshooting capability across diverse programs.
• Effective communicator across all organizational levels and functions.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Expertise in budgeting and cost management, ensuring programs remain within budget.
• Skilled in business development activities including customer engagement, estimating, scheduling, and proposal development.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Research Services
• Airlines and Aviation
• Defense and Space Manufacturing