.The University of Southern Californias (USCs) Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT) is seeking a Director of Modeling, Simulation and Training (Supervising Computer Scientist) to lead our Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and 3D geospatial research efforts. The Supervising Computer Scientist will focus on managing the existing portfolio, and assist growing it into other areas. Specifically, the incumbent will ensure the research and technical success for established programs, and help secure new sources of funding to support this and other research priorities. The Director of Modeling and Simulation will help set and execute strategic research priorities as identified by the Department of Defense (DoD) related to the core competencies at the Institute for Creative Technologies, a US-Army University Affiliated Research Center (UARC): 1) Immersion; 2) Scenario Generation; 3) Content Creation; 4) Graphics; 5) Knowledge Integration; and 6) Evaluation. Thisincludes facilitating transition of associated technologies and capabilities out of the research lab and into the hands of Government S&T Organizations, Program Managers, and end users. The role will direct a portfolio consisting of mission and sponsor-funded research activities and initiatives related to force modernization. Job Accountabilities Include: Direct internal research priorities and resource to align with DoD priorities and requirements Facilitate and manage transition of ICT research and technologies to the DoD Develops project budgets, forecasts and reports to ensure project expenditures and deliverables are on track and communicated to relevant stakeholders Develop and cultivate funding sources within the DoD to obtain funding to support ICT leading-edge research Routinely engage with DoD program sponsors to identify and clarify S&T gaps/challenges Up to 25% travel may be required Preferred Skills/Experience: 10+ years of experience leading medium to large DoD-funded research efforts, including ensuring programmatic, research and technical deliverables are met and communicated to Government stakeholders 10+ years of experience leading multi-disciplinary team of computer scientists, researchers, programmers and game designers in support of sponsored research efforts Proven track record of interacting with senior DoD officials, with the ability to serve as spokesperson in representing ICT research projects to funding agencies Proven ability to develop and cultivate funding sources within the DoD to obtain funding to support ICT cutting-edge research Experience overseeing programming for Unity game engine as well as recent hands-on programming experience in Unity Experience overseeing teams to implement cloud solutions for the storage, management and distribution of large datasets Experience submitting research papers and giving presentations at conferences, meetings and workshops in the fields of M&S, GEOINT, AI, etc
