Federal Engagement/Research Development Program Director

Interview Engineering(2 months ago)

College Park, MDOnsiteFull TimeDirector$152,652 - $183,182VPR-Research Development

About this role

The Federal Engagement/Research Development Program Director at the University of Maryland leads strategies to identify and pursue federal funding aligned with UMD’s strategic initiatives and research strengths. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Research Development, the role focuses on catalyzing competitive responses from investigators and deep institutional engagement with agencies such as DOD, DOE, NASA, and NIH. The position contributes to growing the university’s research enterprise and advancing institutional goals for external awards.

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Required Skills

Research Development
Federal Engagement
Business Development
Partnership Management
Strategic Planning
Opportunity Shaping
Stakeholder Cultivation
Program Management
Proposal Development
Workshop Facilitation

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Qualifications

Master's Degree

About Interview Engineering

umd.edu

The University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, is the flagship public research university of the University System of Maryland, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across a wide range of disciplines. UMD is a research-intensive institution that advances discovery in science, engineering, health, the humanities, and social sciences, partnering with government, industry, and startups to translate research into real-world impact. The campus provides strong experiential learning, entrepreneurship, and career development opportunities for a diverse student body and attracts substantial research funding. Located near Washington, D.C., UMD leverages its proximity to federal agencies and policymaking institutions for collaboration, internships, and workforce development.

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