Applicant Login Director, Space & Defense Strategy Analysis Laboratory Apply now Job no: 503137 Department: VP for Research and Economic Development Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt Location: Alabama Categories: Research Administration Purpose of the Position: UAH is creating a Space and Defense Strategy Analysis Institute by first creating a laboratory. The laboratory needs the guidance and vision of an experienced Director in the area of space and national security to help ensure that our nation’s space and defense strategies relevant to Redstone Arsenal’s missions and technology and training needs are aligned, and disruptions to national security across the Nation are minimized. Key Responsibilities Include: • Establish a UAH research laboratory to develop, analyze, and promote strategies focused on the U.S. Army’s, Space Command’s, and NASA’s critical needs at the intersection of strategic planning, technology development, and science and engineering research in the growing field of space and space defense security relevant to the Redstone Arsenal. • Manage the day-to-day function for the training efforts at UAH for National Security Space • Establish new research and development projects and provide necessary analysis services to support the design, planning, scheduling, development, and timely completion of a Space and Defense Strategy Analysis institute. • Ensure that contractual relationships with Huntsville area government and defense contractors are successfully in place to grow the research conducted by the Space and Defense Strategy Analysis Laboratory. • Provide strategic visioning and leadership for SDSAL within a framework of discovery and workforce development to advance UAH's reputation in research related to the Redstone Arsenal. • Develop transit plans and strategies to ensure the long-term viability and growth of the Space and Defense Strategy Analysis Laboratory. • Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience. Minimum Requirements: • Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience• 5 or more years of experience in Defense Public Policy• 5 or more years of experience in defense-related research• Must be able to obtain a DOD Security Clearance Desired Qualifications: • Ph.D. in Public Policy, Political Science, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience• 10 or more years of experience in political science • 10 or more years of experience in defense-related research• Experience working with Universities on defense-related efforts. Published Salary (if available): $150,000 -$155,000 Advertised: Jan 07 2026 Central Standard Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Closes Director, Space & Defense Strategy Analysis Laboratory Alabama UAH is creating a Space and Defense Strategy Analysis Institute by first creating a laboratory. The laboratory needs the guidance and vision of an experienced Director in the area of space and national security to help ensure that our nation’s space and defense strategies relevant to Redstone Arsenal’s missions and technology and training needs are aligned, and disruptions to national security across the Nation are minimized. Expression of Interest Loading... Current Opportunities Position Location Closes Director, Space & Defense Strategy Analysis Laboratory Alabama UAH is creating a Space and Defense Strategy Analysis Institute by first creating a laboratory. The laboratory needs the guidance and vision of an experienced Director in the area of space and national security to help ensure that our nation’s space and defense strategies relevant to Redstone Arsenal’s missions and technology and training needs are aligned, and disruptions to national security across the Nation are minimized. Powered by PageUp Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.