Technical Research and Assets Manager, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Tewksbury, MA
Posted July 20, 2016
The candidate must be an innovative, enthusiastic and collaborative individual to manage the IDS Technical Research and Assets department (TRAD) and professional staff. The individual must thrive within a global context and collaborate across the business and enterprise in a fast paced environment. The candidate must have a vision and strategy to increase the impact of the Technical research team and envision a different way to provide the services to IDS.
- The IDS Technical Research and Assets department provides research and materials to further the goals of the Integrated Defense System of Raytheon Company. The TRAD maintains a technical Library which is integrated enterprise wide across Raytheon.
- Partners with other organizations to promote the research resources and the expertise of the librarians
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 8 years’ research and/or Library experience including 4 years of supervisory experience
- Excellent customer service orientation, interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with employees at all levels in the organization
- Ability to assess trends and potential value and impact of new technologies on existing systems
- Knowledge of and experience with library operations and library and information technology issues
- Encourages staff development, teamwork and collaboration
- Budgeting and negotiating skills
- Leadership, including the ability to inspire teamwork within a collaborative environment
- Marketing – use of all methods of social media
- Knowledge and use of the latest technology as an information enabling factor
- Ability to work with all types of people and organizations within Raytheon
- Initiative – able to work without direct supervision
- Adaptability, creativity, innovation and problem solving
- Appreciation for diversity of thought, culture and skills
- Excellent research skills
Desired Skills:
- Experience in a corporate library setting
- Knowledge of the resources covering the defense industry
- Knowledge of the defense budget, contract awards, and the procurement process
- Experience with competitive intelligence
- Knowledge of engineering and scientific resources
Required Education (including Major): Masters of Library Science
Please apply direct to our HRIS system, utilizing the link below. https://jobs.raytheon.com/job/tewksbury/technical-research-and-assets-manager/4679/2380454