New Mexico State University

Human Resources - Professional Postings

Department: Physical Science Laboratory - Space Aerospace
Position Title: Director, Business Development - Requisition # 2009011654
Date Position Advertised: October 27, 2009
Salary: Commensurate with Education & Experience
Special Conditions: POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING.

Offer of employment contingent upon verification of individuals eligibility for employment in the United States. All offers of employment, oral and written are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and will include the completion of a criminal history check.
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field directly related to the duties of the position
• Ten (10) years of related experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS-
• US Citizenship is required; the ability to obtain a security clearance is required

Knowledge of- University and department policies and procedures; principles and practices of organization and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; and intellectual property identification and development.
Skills in- Short- and long-range planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; public contact and relations; oral and written communication; business analysis; and intellectual property identification and development.
Abilities to- Direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate
Examples of Duties: Primary responsibilities include the research and analysis of business opportunities, consistent with strategic plans of PSL aerospace initiatives and related Arrowhead Center programs; evaluates projects through financial feasibility studies, market research, and planning; leads technology evaluations and demonstrations; develops strategies with senior personnel to move business units related to aerospace to sustainable enterprises incorporating capabilities from other units within NMSU as appropriate.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-
• Supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate work of assigned staff
• Lead and administer all business development affairs to include budgeting, planning, and business development for the 21st Century Aerospace Responsible for developing sustainable 21st Century programs within the Aerospace domain and collaboration with Arrowhead Center/NMSU in its university-wide leadership of aerospace technology commercialization initiatives
• Lead aerospace related product and application development; and related sales, business, and customer development;
• Provide direction, development, and leadership of proposals
• Develop market and revenue strategies
• Lead strategic partnerships with public and private organizations
• Interface with existing and potential customers to identify requirements
• Analyze major technology trends and technology sector conditions
• Formulate direction of new externally sponsored research and development contracts
• Prepare and monitor budgets
• Develop corporate strategy
• Lead technology demonstration and validation activities related to UAS and other state-of-the-art technologies
• Support selected programs within the Arrowhead Center.
• Support maintaining customer satisfaction on all programs, ensuring schedules are met, and contract budgets are performed within or below targets
• Perform related duties as required
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Applications- Send letter of interest, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references to-

Helen Flechsenhaar, Program Facilitator
Space Aerospace/PSL
MSC 3548
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 88003

Review of applications will begin November 10, 2009. Position will remain open until filled.
Email – mflechsenhaar@psl.nmsu.edu

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.


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