TDIS Associate Program Director at Texas A&M University in Houston, TX

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Job Title TDIS Associate Program Director Agency Texas A&M University Department Institute For A Disaster Resilient Texas Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Houston, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Who We Are The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) at Texas A&M University brings together research, data, and collaboration to strengthen communities against natural hazards. Established to bridge the gap between science and decision-making, IDRT delivers cutting-edge analytics, tools, and evidence-based solutions that support state agencies, partners, and local communities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Through innovative research and a commitment to public impact, we help build a more resilient Texas for the long term. To learn more, visit https://idrt.tamu.edu What We Want The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) is seeking a highly motivated Associate Program Director to guide the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS). TDIS is IDRT's flagship platform, a statewide system that delivers disaster-related data, analytics, and decision-support tools to state agencies, local governments, and the public. It is one of the Institute's largest and most visible awards, and has been central to growing IDRT with expanding statewide and national visibility. Given its scale, funder expectations, and public profile, TDIS is a high-visibility, high-stakes program for the Institute. TDIS is shifting from initial build-out toward sustained operations, expanded adoption, and long-term programmatic growth. This transition calls for steady, experienced leadership to guide the program through its next chapter. This is a management and strategic leadership role, not a technical or development position. What we want The Texas Disaster Information System Associate Program Director , under general direction, is responsible for assisting with the overall management, strategic direction, and long-term sustainability of the TDIS program. The Associate Program Director oversees deliverables and project management across TDIS applications, leads and participates in business development efforts to sustain the program beyond current grant funding, and serves as the point of contact for stakeholder engagement, user feedback, and awareness-building across TDIS applications. What you need to know Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Please Note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. Travel: May travel as required. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight years of related experience i.e. Program Management, Project Management. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, planning, or a related field. Experience in program management, business development, or public-sector/agency-facing roles. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated skill in program and project management, including planning, scheduling, and tracking deliverables across multiple concurrent workstreams and contracts. Ability to develop and articulate a program sustainability strategy, including pricing/licensing approaches, diversified funding streams, and long-range financial planning. Strong financial acumen, including budget development, contract and grant administration, and expenditure monitoring across a multi-award portfolio. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with state agency partners, executive leadership, technical teams, and end users. Skilled communicator able to translate complex platform capabilities and technical concepts for non-technical audiences, including in written materials, presentations, and public-faci