Deputy Director, Defense Civilian Training Corp
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Job no: 527979
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: VTNSI
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Information Systems / Technology, Data Analytics / Security
The Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VT NSI) is seeking a Deputy Director of Virginia Tech’s Defense Civilian Training Corps. The Deputy Director will have two primary roles, 1) Support planning and execution of Defense Civilian Training Corps activities, and 2) Provide leadership and develop research programs in cybersecurity and wargaming in support of the Defense Civilian Training Corps and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. In the later capacity, the Deputy Director will also be the Deputy Director of the Rice Center for Leader Development.
The Defense Civilian Training Corps is a congressionally-mandated talent development program that provides a multidisciplinary, active-learning curriculum with summer internship projects at DoD organizations. DCTC is a highly selective pilot program that provides a 100% tuition scholarship and prepares scholars for a direct pathway into DoD acquisition-related careers. The Deputy Director will support the DCTC Director in set up of the DCTC program at Virginia Tech and work jointly with the DCTC Coalition to develop cross-University programs aimed at increasing the DoD civilian talent and workforce capacity to meet DOD needs. The Deputy Director will work with DCTC central governance teams and other DCTC universities to develop programs that include experiential learning, internships, scholarships, curriculum development, and applied research. The Deputy Director position is a full-time faculty position funded by a DOD workforce development program. The remainder of the Deputy Director’s time will be dedicated to building and enhancing cybersecurity and wargaming programs within the Corps of Cadets in conjunction with the VT NSI.
Together, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and the VT NSI support development of the next generation of national security leaders. The mission of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is to graduate leaders of exemplary character who are instilled with the values and skills essential for leadership success in service to the nation. The mission of the VT NSI is to meet the pressing needs of the defense and intelligence communities by developing their future workforce and advancing interdisciplinary research, technology, and policy. The Deputy Director will work to develop and enhance existing experiential learning programs within the VT NSI and the Corps of Cadets.
- M.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Psychology, National Security Affairs or a closely related field.
- US Citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Demonstrated excellence in education, training, and/or research or evidence of high potential for such excellence
- Prior experience in Department of Defense civilian work force at GS-11 or higher (or equivalent) or military service at the rank of O-4 or higher
- Effective communication skills
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff from a variety of disciplines and Universities;
- Experience in working with students including overseeing student internships or service-learning activities; interest or experience in mentoring students, both undergraduate or graduate
- Experience coordinating and/or organizing and running multi-organizational wargames
- Experience with cyber activities to include plans, policy, DoD cyber operations, and cyber security
- Interest or experience working effectively with a diverse student population
Due to the nature of our work, all applicants must be US citizens.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jesse Lippard at jklippard@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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