Director, National Security Initiatives

The organization seeks a Director of National Security Initiatives to lead business development efforts in national security-related research. This role involves strategic engagement with various defense departments, national laboratories, and private-sector partners to cultivate relationships that result in funded research agreements and contracts. Key responsibilities include managing sensitive research portfolios, developing proposals, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the national security ecosystem, strong partnership-building skills, and experience in research administration, along with the ability to travel as needed. This position is located in Tucson, AZ.