Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

The Agile Systems Engineering (ASE) Department in the Material Manufacturing and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Engineering Project Manager who desires to support a broad range of projects encompassing many technical disciplines and project scopes.

As an ASE Engineering Project Manager (EPM) you will be expected to work closely with Program Managers, Lead Systems Engineers, and Principle Investigators to help ensure timely execution of project management activities and to help ensure smooth project execution. You will be expected to assist in project planning and development of project management work products in collaboration with technical leads. Additionally you will assist in creating and reviewing presentations and reports and ensuring a range of products and accommodations are in place to support project execution including coordinating large meetings and project reviews hosted at ARL. Additional responsibilities may include :

• Analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage any change to program deliverables. This duty includes regular reporting to ARL project leadership and external collaborators to include government sponsors
• Develop and manage technical and financial status reports and technical data package documentation for both internal and external stakeholders

Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes :

Required skills / experience :

Preferred skills / experience :

Security Clearance Preferred

Your working location will be full on-site located in State College, PA

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

If filled as Engineering Project Manager - Advanced Professional, this position requires : Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications : None If filled as Engineering Project Manager - Intermediate Professional, this position requires : Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications : None

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu

Background Checks / Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $129,500.00. THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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