Director
Scientific Research
Huntsville, AL · Posted May 28, 2026
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About the job
Description
Directing and driving the business group toward achieving technical objectives and financial goals based on short-term and long-term client requirements and division business plans
Setting and communicating clear goals, expectations, process, and direction for leaders within the business group, ensuring a balance between tactical actions and the liability of results, as well as alignment with SRC’s value and culture
Planning, forecasting, managing, and tracking all business group programs, schedules, budgets, and staffing
Actively identifying additional follow-on/natural extension tasking with existing customers as well as pursues new business opportunities and negotiates agreements for business expansion with a variety of customers
Developing marketing strategies and proposing long-range business plans
Acting as liaison with government agencies, offices, SRC executive leadership, and directors
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Requirements
This job requires a minimum of a Master’s degree and fifteen years work related experience or a PhD degree and twelve years work related experience in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
In relation to other jobs in the same function, this job requires a senior level of proficiency to apply significant job-related experience. This job may assist others as a lead practitioner
The primary or most necessary skills required for this job are leadership skills
Other important skills include communication, strategic planning, business skills, computer skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills
Previous director experience with a DoD contractor
Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL
Travel Requirements
<25%
About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
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