Senior Manager, Contracted Research
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

The Senior Manager of Contracted Research is responsible for development of Contracted Research opportunities; Serves as ABS primary liaison with key research partners (university, labs, private organizations), provides regular interaction with the government agencies and organizations providing research funding to support Contracted Research activities; and coordinates activities relating to the execution of contracted research projects.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as Primary Liaison with research partners and government funding organizations.
• Lead other managers of contracted research business development that be assigned as part of the organization.
• Be responsible for development of Contracted Research opportunities, reporting directly to a Director of Business Development or the VP of Business Development.
• Provide support as needed to the President of Contracted Research (and subordinate directors/manages of contracted research execution)
• Lead proposal development and business capture teams as directed by leadership of Business Development and/or the Contracted Research organization.
• Coordinate business development capture efforts with the broader ABS organization, especially around development of scopes of work, project work and staffing plans, and budgets, including required Delegation of Authority approvals for proposals.
• Develop and maintain overall strategic business development plans for growing the contracted research portfolio, especially larger opportunities operating major research programs and centers for government and commercial organizations.
• Collect, collate, analyze and disseminate government funding intelligence information to VP Contracted Research and VP of Business Development as required.
• Work closely with the Government Contracts Administrator on proposal pricing and contract terms review and approval with ABS Legal
• Represent ABS at key government, academic, and industry events related to maritime innovation and research.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Twelve (12) years relevant experience, with a minimum of seven (7) years working directly with maritime government organizations, research activities and supporting project efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Research network connections with executive leaders in government, academia, and industry.
• Understanding of how research opportunities are solicited by the government, academic institutions, and private institutions/entities.
• Working knowledge of ITAR, FAR, EAR and similar regulations as they relate to job function.
• Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing, complex and unique technical issues, as well as present them to clients and at public forums.
• The ability to identify, analyze and solve complex and unique programmatic issues.
• Strong familiarization with MS Office software, in particular Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

Advanced degree in Engineering or Technical field is preferred.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to a Director of Business Development or the Vice President of Business Development or Government Services.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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