Director-Technology, Research and Development

Job Description:

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director-Technology, Research and Development is accountable for oversight of all aspects of HFSC’s information systems, information technology functions, and for research and development activities, including grant management.  The incumbent is also responsible for the security of the organization’s information systems, including cybersecurity concerns. He/she plans, develops, and implements long and short-term strategies and tactics to ensure systems, research and projects support the goals and objectives of the organization, leading assigned functions in a manner that develops, builds, and continually enhances internal and public confidence.  The Director of Technology and Development is a member of the HFSC Executive Leadership Team.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Develop strategic vision for information technology management, and research and development projects at HFSC, developing and implementing operational plans for management and continual enhancement of systems, technology, and processes based on input from subject-matter experts in HFSC forensic and business sections.  
• At the senior leadership level, establish organizational standards in partnership with section leadership, determine appropriate solutions.   
• Proactively plan for and ensure security of HFSC information and systems, leading efforts to proactively research and implement effective cybersecurity initiatives; coordinates system security efforts with the CFO, who has responsibility for physical security of all HFSC locations.   
• Prepare annual division budget and establish controls to stay within the budget. 
• Select and supervise direct reports, providing guidance for indirect hires as appropriate.   
• Identify, acquire, and maintain appropriate, effective, and efficient organizational infrastructure for information system, information technology, and research and development projects.  
• Lead efforts to adapt, recommend, and ensure appropriate implementation and maintenance of software and hardware systems specific to individual disciplines.   
• Provide senior level oversight to the Internship Program for HFSC. 
• Provide strategic vision, oversight, and development of grants and research activities that support and enhance the position of HFSC in the field of forensic science.  Ensure effective partnerships with external and internal personnel that yield appropriate and timely results. 
• Oversee the technical training initiatives and objectives, for staff members., in partnership with section management and the Quality Division.  
• Ensure compliance with auditable constraints of technology in compliance with HFSC’s governing bodies.  
• Manage/complete other projects, tasks or responsibilities as assigned.