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Working under general direction from the Center Director or other senior leaders, the Program Lead exercises independent judgment in growing and managing technical portfolios, managing the execution of projects, client engagement and management, evaluating research progress, and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams that may include RTI researchers, subcontractors, academic partners, and government stakeholders. A PhD in science, engineering, or a closely related technical field with at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in science, engineering, or a closely related technical field with at least 10 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a closely related technical field with at least 12 years of relevant experience.

Why RTI:
RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems. We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

About the Hiring Group:
The Defense and National Security Science & Technology Program Lead serves as a senior-level individual contributor responsible for the development and execution of a portfolio of complex science and technology programs, primarily for U.S. national security government sponsors. This role combines business development, technical judgment, program management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure high-quality program and project execution and alignment with sponsor priorities. Working under general direction from the Center Director or other senior leaders, the Program Lead exercises independent judgment in growing and managing technical portfolios, managing the execution of projects, client engagement and management, evaluating research progress, and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams that may include RTI researchers, subcontractors, academic partners, and government stakeholders.

What You'll Do:
Program Leadership & Technical Contribution<ul><li>Manage and oversee Science & Technology (S&T) focused programs across their full lifecycle, including proposal development and capture, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and sponsor satisfaction.</li><li>Evaluate research outputs, technical reports, and deliverables to ensure alignment with program objectives and sponsor requirements, drawing on scientific and engineering expertise.</li><li>Identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective or enhancement actions based on technical and programmatic assessments.</li><li>Lead RTI teams, working with multidisciplinary experts, cross-cutting organizational structures to deliver the highest quality and innovative work for the client.</li><li>Apply scientific, engineering, or technical domain expertise to assess emerging technologies, research approaches, and innovation opportunities relevant to sponsor missions.</li><li>Provide advisory services on technology development, commercialization and mission integration to clients.</li><li>Support the development of program strategies, research and development roadmaps, and investment priorities in coordination with sponsors and RTI leadership.</li><li>Produce thought leadership by synthesizing technical findings into clear, actionable insights for multiple audiences, internal and external to RTI.</li></ul>Stakeholder & Partner Engagement<ul><li>Serve as a primary technical and programmatic point of contact for government sponsors, supporting effective communication and trust-based relationships.</li><li>Coordinate with internal RTI teams, external collaborators, and subcontractors to integrate multidisciplinary expertise and ensure cohesive program execution.</li><li>Build and maintain effective partnerships with external organizations important to program delivery objectives</li><li>Prepare and deliver briefings, written summaries, and decision-support materials for senior sponsor and RTI leadership audiences.</li><li>Assist with monitoring subcontractor performance and deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual and technical expectations.</li></ul>

What You'll Need:
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>A PhD in science, engineering, or a closely related technical field with at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in science, engineering, or a closely related technical field with at least 10 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a closely related technical field with at least 12 years of relevant experience.</li><li>Significant relevant experience supporting or managing science and technology research programs for U.S. government national security or comparable sponsors, such as Department of Energy.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical work and research outcomes using sound scientific or engineering judgment.</li><li>Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging senior technical and policy stakeholders.</li><li>Client management experience creating strong partnership with government or corporate clients.</li><li>Proven record of successful proposal development leadership and project capture leading to awarded contracts.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.</li><li>Experience supporting defense, national security, or federally funded R&D programs.</li><li>Familiarity with Department of War government research funding, program planning, and budget execution processes.</li><li>Experience leading competitive research proposals or new business development activities.</li><li>Periodic domestic travel may be required based on program needs.</li><li>To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.).  </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Advanced degree (PhD) in a relevant technical or scientific discipline.</li><li>Relevant experience (eg. program manager, technology developer, operator, or acquisition professional) with the U.S. Department of War, Intelligence Community, or prior U.S. military service strongly preferred.</li></ul>

EEO & Pay Equity Statements:
For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available <a href="https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/FileCenter/Documents/11600-Art%20%2049%20Official%20Notice%20Final%20091114.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a> RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer. At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Hiring Salary Range:
$166,000 - $205,000

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As one of the most innovative and service-oriented divisions within our nationally recognized Department of Radiology, we offer an outstanding opportunity to lead physicians and shape the future of patient care, research, and education at the Duke Childrens Hospital. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) lies in the midst of the area, a globally prominent research and development center conceived around the main academic centers - Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina State University.

Duke Radiology invites dynamic, visionary leaders to apply for the position of Division Chief of Pediatric Imaging. As one of the most innovative and service-oriented divisions within our nationally recognized Department of Radiology, we offer an outstanding opportunity to lead physicians and shape the future of patient care, research, and education at the Duke Childrens Hospital.Why Choose Duke Radiology? Duke Radiology is known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant academic community that attracts top physicians, researchers, and educators from across the country. Duke's exceptional benefits, family-friendly atmosphere, and location in the thriving Research Triangle region offer an attractive work-life balance in one of the nation's most desirable areas.About the Opportunity: As Division Chief, you will lead and expand a premier clinical program encompassing a range of high-impact services including fluoroscopy, ultrasound, MRI, CT and interventional procedures all performed at the Duke Childrens Hospital. You will collaborate with Pediatricians and Surgeons in multidisciplinary working groups and interact with outstanding residents and fellows. Your leadership will directly influence clinical practice, clinical research, and the educational mission.Join Duke's Pediatric Imaging program:<ul><li>Work with state-of-the-art equipment including an expanding lineup of photon counting CT scanners and modern 1.5 and 3T MRI scanners.</li><li>Foster collaborations with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Engage in rich teaching opportunities within one of the nation's largest and most prestigious radiology residency and fellowship training programs, mentoring approximately 50 residents and overseeing the fellowship program.</li><li>Benefit from Duke's research infrastructure, inclusive of biostatistical and administrative support, and generous dedicated academic and administrative time.</li><li>With support from the State of North Carolina, Duke University and the University of North Carolina are partnering to build a new 500 bed stand-alone dedicated Children's Hospital. </li></ul>This role places you at the forefront of Pediatric Imaging, shaping its evolving landscape while contributing to advancements in clinical care, research, and education.Qualifications:<ul><li>Board-certified in Radiology, with subspecialty fellowship training in Pediatric Imaging.</li><li>Proven record of academic achievement, including high-impact peer-reviewed publications, focused thematic research, and/or successful acquisition of grant funding.</li><li>Demonstrated excellence and commitment in providing high-quality clinical care.</li><li>Eligibility for appointment at Duke University at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.</li><li>Strong history of scholarly contributions and a clear passion for advancing the field of academic medicine.</li><li>Leadership experience.</li></ul>Join us at Duke Radiology and make a lasting impact with our team dedicated to clinical excellence, innovative research, and the education of tomorrow's medical leaders.<a href="https://radiology.duke.edu/about/clinical-divisions/duke-pediatric-radiology" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn More About Duke Pediatric Imaging</a>The greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, has a population of more than two million residents that offers diverse opportunity. From urban loft living to suburban and rural family homes with acreage - there are options for every lifestyle. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) lies in the midst of the area, a globally prominent research and development center conceived around the main academic centers - Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina State University. This trio of leading universities, combined with the RTP, has helped create a region that is culturally diverse, economically resilient, and nationally recognized as a wonderful place to live.  To learn more about the Duke and Greater Triangle communities, visit <a href="https://www.discoverdurham.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.discoverdurham.com/</a>.With a deep commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Duke University will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working, learning and care environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions.

Duke Health conceptually integrates the Duke University School of Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System, our physician practice, Duke Health Integrated Practice, and incorporates the health and health research programs within the Duke Global Health Institute as well as those in schools and centers across Duke University, including the Duke Robert J. Margolis Institute for Health Policy. 

Duke Health is committed to conducting innovative basic and clinical research, rapidly translating breakthrough discoveries to patient care and population health, providing a unique educational experience to future clinical and scientific leaders, improving the health of populations, and actively seeking policy and intervention-based solutions to complex global health challenges. Underlying these ambitions is a belief that Duke Health is a destination for outstanding people and a dedication to continually explore new ways to help our people grow, collaborate and succeed.

Duke Health

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The internship will be hybrid, as RTI project staff and colleagues are either full-time teleworkers or hybrid workers, with an expectation that the student will spend up to half of their time on site at RTI International’s headquarters at Research Triangle Park, NC (to be coordinated with the intern’s supervisor). Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Why RTI:
RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems. We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

About the Hiring Group:
This intern will join RTI International's Center for Behavioral Health and Well Being.  This internship will allow the student to collaborate on federally funded research related to mental health treatment and the prevention of adverse outcomes such as violence, suicide, and alcohol/substance use among U.S. adolescents and/or adults. 

What You'll Do:
The intern will be a fundamental and contributing colleague on the project team. The internship will be hybrid, as RTI project staff and colleagues are either full-time teleworkers or hybrid workers, with an expectation that the student will spend up to half of their time on site at RTI International’s headquarters at Research Triangle Park, NC (to be coordinated with the intern’s supervisor). Participation in this internship will provide the graduate student intern a unique opportunity to gain direct experience contributing to multidisciplinary research in a matrix organization. This experience provides a valuable opportunity to explore non-academic scientist career paths and identify the specific skills and professional competencies necessary to successfully translate skills developed through ongoing doctoral training. This internship will also facilitate key opportunities for networking and relationship-building with RTI researchers and external collaborators.   Internship Key Tasks/Activities: <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Conducting literature reviews and summaries</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Supporting the development and refinement of data collection instruments and approaches (e.g., surveys, notification messages to prompt participant response)</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Participating in the development of data analytic plans and conduct of data analysis (pending any required IRB approval to access participant data)</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Assisting with the completion of project materials and supporting any follow-up</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Contributing to written deliverables and reviewing work products for accuracy and completion</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Documenting team and client meeting highlights and facilitating next steps internally to ensure the project activities and tasks are completed in a timely manner</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Ensuring consistent and clearly written and verbal communication between team members and other collaborators</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Attending skill-building and other professional development webinars and other learning opportunities hosted by the Institute, pending interest and availability</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Documenting time spent on internship activities in a manner reflective of RTI’s total time accounting practices followed by RTI staff</li></ul>  

What You'll Need:
<ul><li>You must be a graduate level student.</li><li>Time Commitment: The graduate student intern will work part time, not to exceed 20 hours per week. The total time commitment is 160 hours, to occur during Summer 2026 and conclude no later than Friday, August 14, 2026.</li></ul>

EEO & Pay Equity Statements:
For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available <a href="https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/FileCenter/Documents/11600-Art%20%2049%20Official%20Notice%20Final%20091114.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a> RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer. At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

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