Head of Technology - Full Time

Chief Technical Officer, Berkeley Air & Space Center (0389U) 83445

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan. At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Berkeley Air & Space Center is a groundbreaking new innovation ecosystem and proposed 36-acre campus at NASA Research Park where academia, government mission agencies, global industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and international partners come together to accelerate breakthroughs in air and space systems. The project will focus on becoming a world-class hub for dual-use innovation-uniting cutting-edge research with real-world capability delivery at one of the most strategically important federal research sites in the country, in the heart of Silicon Valley.

The Chief Technical Officer is the senior technical executive for Berkeley Air & Space Center and the primary architect of its research and capability-development agenda. Reporting to the Associate Provost, the CTO leads BSC's technical strategy, champions interdisciplinary research, and develops large, multi-institution, multi-million-dollar programs aligned with UC Berkeley strengths, NASA Ames mission domains, and national priorities. This is a historic opportunity to help build a national-impact innovation district from the ground up, at the nexus of UC Berkeley excellence and NASA Ames research heritage.

Application Review Date

Applications will be considered until the job is filled.

Strategic Leadership- Lead BSC's technical strategy and long-term capability planning. Analysis and Management - Conduct technical and policy analyses to inform BSC investments. Build and maintain technical roadmaps and performance metrics. Oversee research administration, budget development, and post-award operations. Communications and Outreach - Serve as BSC's authoritative technical spokesperson. Brief senior government, academic and industry leaders. Lead technical content development for communications, workshops and symposia. Evaluate BSC's national visibility in dual-use innovation and advanced capability development.

12-15 years (or equivalent) of interdisciplinary professional experience in Deep Tech with strong business acumen, to specifically include experience with national security stakeholders

• Experience in public speaking, and leading Executive level meetings, webinars, workshops, etc., Track record in overseeing and leading individuals and teams (of at least 10 people) to smooth execution of multiple initiatives and projects
• Strong collaborator with experience building and working with ecosystems and partner organizations.
• Doctorate in related area (engineering, computer science, aerospace, physics, materials science, robotics, etc.) and / or equivalent experience training.

This is a full-time, career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position may be eligible for hybrid work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with the supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and may be subject to change. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; Misconduct" Means Any Violation Of The Policies Or Laws Governing Conduct At The Applicant's Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Or Laws Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Discrimination, Dishonesty, Or Unethical Conduct, As Defined By The Employer. For Reference, Below Are UC's Policies Addressing Some Forms Of Misconduct UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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