of the QS/R&D offshore (GDS team) in multiple global locations, including development of optimal collaboration model with US Edge STEM R&D team + Play critical role with the identification, development and introduction of new/improved tools/technologies to increase quality and efficiency of R&D engagement execution + Advise on determining the optimal mix/structure of specialty support teams (Edge STEM, GDS, Edge data, etc.) and individual resources in order to achieve optimal quality, efficiency, margin, etc., for each significant research credit engagement + Using specific scientific, engineering and/or computer science expertise, analyze and interpret detailed technical engineering/software development documentation to assist in making determinations as to whether certain activities meet the requirements for research credits/incentives + Provide technical feedback on specific technical deliverables prepared by the Edge STEM and GDS team members on specific client engagements as well as overall quality assurance/review for both teams more broadly + Interpret case law to apply the facts and circumstances effectively to client facts + Directly supervises all aspects and all members (Staff - Manager) of the US QS Edge R&D team, as well as indirectly supervises the execution and work product quality produced by the GDS R&D team members + Must be able to effectively work on multiple projects (leadership/practice management as well as client engagements) simultaneously + Able to prioritize or request clarification on the priority of various engagements + Responsible for management of daily project tasks in order to meet client deadlines + Provide regular status updates to and communicate daily with NTD QS/Edge leadership team **Skills and attributes for success** **To qualify for the role you must have** + A bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e. engineering, science, computer programming, etc.) or equivalent experience + Minimum of 8-10 years professional research credit firm experience + Detailed knowledge of the rules and tax technical qualification requirements for the US Federal research tax credit as well as potentially other US and foreign R&D incentives + Basic knowledge of the use and navigation of Prodigy + Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously + Responsible for management of own daily project tasks in order to meeting client deadlines + Ability to collaborate effectively + Strong organizational and verbal communication skills + Flexibility with client demands and tight deadlines + Ability to work overtime when needed to meet client needs + Willingness to travel - some travel, whether for client/engagement or internal meetings, is required **Ideally you also have** + Microsoft certifications or experience in the below applications: 1. **Your key responsibilities** + Oversee all aspects of the US Edge R&D STEM team, including: + General administration/management of the team + Day-to-day operations + Recruiting + Onboarding + Development and implementation of training (process, tax technical, technology, etc.) + Staffing/client assignments/team utilization + Quality review process + Process & workflow development/improvement, best practices + Customer satisfaction of R&D engagement teams + Lead detailed technical interviews for select R&D engagements/pursuits with client engineers, scientists and software developers to determine eligibility/qualification for R&D tax credits and incentives + Utilize specific STEM expertise to make and assist other team members with technical determinations as to whether certain activities meet the requirements for research credits/incentives based on the results of technical interviews and surveys/questionnaires prepared by client STEM personnel + Review various tax- and STEM-technical memos and other technology/engineering discipline-specific client deliverable documents (e.g.