Directs, plans, and controls the operational research program, utilizing engineering and scientific research methods for improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of the performance of the organization. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization's research operations functions... [+] More

Directs, plans, and controls the operational research program, utilizing engineering and scientific research methods for improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of the performance of the organization. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization's research operations functions in accordance with organization's objectives.

Reviews and analyzes results of research, determines the obtained benefits, and determines justified expenditures. Reviews and decides upon research results and recommendations to be presented to management. Approves and monitors the research operations budget. Reviews and determines methods and procedures to be used for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Determines and assigns new research programs that may add value and profitability to the products and services provided. Ensures research operations department remains current with changing technologies in order to continually perform more sophisticated research. [-] Less

Directs, plans, and controls the operational research program, utilizing engineering and scientific research methods for improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of the performance of the organization. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization's research operations functions... [+] More

Directs, plans, and controls the operational research program, utilizing engineering and scientific research methods for improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of the performance of the organization. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization's research operations functions in accordance with organization's objectives.

Reviews and analyzes results of research, determines the obtained benefits, and determines justified expenditures. Reviews and decides upon research results and recommendations to be presented to management. Approves and monitors the research operations budget. Reviews and determines methods and procedures to be used for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Determines and assigns new research programs that may add value and profitability to the products and services provided. Ensures research operations department remains current with changing technologies in order to continually perform more sophisticated research. [-] Less

Directs and oversees all activities and staff of supervisory, professional, and support personnel concerned with planning, research, and development of new or improvement of existing products, processes, and services, and new ventures. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives... [+] More

Directs and oversees all activities and staff of supervisory, professional, and support personnel concerned with planning, research, and development of new or improvement of existing products, processes, and services, and new ventures. Plans, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and objectives of all the organization's research and development functions in accordance with organization's objectives.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if strategic benefits are derived and if possible applications justify expenditures. Reviews and decides upon research and development proposals to be presented to top management. Approves and monitors research and development budget. Reviews and determines methods and procedures to be used for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Ensures organization remains up-to-date in terms of technological changes, and communicates that information to appropriate directors and managers throughout the organization. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates various activities of personnel engaged in installing and maintaining municipal emergency and business radio communications equipment, and in operating police, fire, or other municipal radio transmitters

ensures that government regulations concerning installation and operation of municipal radio stations... [+] More

Directs and coordinates various activities of personnel engaged in installing and maintaining municipal emergency and business radio communications equipment, and in operating police, fire, or other municipal radio transmitters

ensures that government regulations concerning installation and operation of municipal radio stations are complied with. Participates in operation, testing, and development of all types of police, fire, or other municipal communication systems. Submits required reports to designated authorities concerning communications equipment status, such as nature of business transacted over radio station, character of radio repairs made or needed, and general condition of municipal communications system. Confers with municipal authorities for approval of major capital investments needed in establishing and maintaining system. Cooperates with fire, weather station, and civil defense authorities to originate or relay emergency messages. In communities where equipment is used primarily for police broadcasts, may be a police officer and be designated according to rank as radio-division captain; radio-division lieutenant. [-] Less

Responsible for management review and control of comprehensive clinical research programs to increase scientific knowledge on medical-related topics.

Confers with management to establish strategic program directions, allocation of resources, projects costs, and timeframes. Ensures coordination among a variety of scientific disciplines... [+] More

Responsible for management review and control of comprehensive clinical research programs to increase scientific knowledge on medical-related topics.

Confers with management to establish strategic program directions, allocation of resources, projects costs, and timeframes. Ensures coordination among a variety of scientific disciplines and staff functions to ensure that departmental objectives are met. Hire, trains, and motivates a qualified research management staff. Develops and manages the department budget and creatively utilizes resources to complete projects. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations that typically have a major impact on scientific research activities. This position typically requires a Doctorate degree in a health care related field with related clinical research management experience. Clinical scientists who work within a university setting are typically involved in the teaching of students. May represent the organization in forums and conferences within area of expertise. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services,... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services, and/or expanding into new markets. Plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of the organization's market research function. Develops market research programs, including methods of marketing, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Monitors market trends and analyzes, reviews, and formulates findings of market research staff, and works with management and appropriate departments to devise and adapt a sales and marketing plan based on the results of findings and sales forecasts. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of progress reports, records of expenditures, sales records, trend research, and other research findings in order to keep management informed. Devises new marketing research programs to add value and profitability to products and services provided. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses of activities, costs, and operations to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives. Plans, develops, and administers policies, procedures, and objectives of the operations research functions, assisting the Top Research Officer, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Confers with Top Research Officer and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions. Directs research surveys and studies and reviews compilation and analysis proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers operations research budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as... [+] More

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Conducts testing and pilot runs for new or improved products or services. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers research and development budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs activities of department and personnel responsible for ensuring that tax research has been properly conducted. Collects data based on tax studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify taxes reported. Correlates appropriations for... [+] More

Directs activities of department and personnel responsible for ensuring that tax research has been properly conducted. Collects data based on tax studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify taxes reported. Correlates appropriations for specific taxes related to divisional programs.

Produces regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directives. Presents reports to director of organization with recommendations for budget revisions. [-] Less

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Manages, plans, and coordinates activities of staff involved in developing procedures, equipment, and techniques to solve pollution problems, using scientific research methods. Schedules and assigns duties to staff research scientists and engineers based on evaluation of their knowledge of specific disciplines.

Confers with project scientists and research engineers to formulate research plan, coordinate project activities, and establish reporting procedures. Prepares environmental research project feasibility and progress reports. Coordinates activities of research personnel conducting successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, and testing. Reviews technical aspects of project to assist staff and assess productivity of lines of research. Reviews project operations to ensure coordination of efforts and timely submission of reports. Analyzes reports to evaluate program effectiveness and budgetary needs. Approves expenditures necessary for completion of project. Coordinates planning, testing, and operating phases to complete project. Confers with local regulatory agencies to discover local environmental quality standards, industrial practices, and new developments in pollution abatement. May provide technical assistance to agencies conducting related environmental studies. [-] Less