Engineering Project Adviser

We are searching for a highly motivated and self-starting Engineering Project Adviser to join the Agile Systems Engineering (ASE) Department in the Material Manufacturing and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State. Our mission is to support research, design, and application of engineering development methodologies supporting the strategic advancement of warfighter capability at the speed of relevance. Focus is on rapid development of complex engineering systems requiring the integration of cross-disciplinary solutions and expertise. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning and development of project management work products in collaboration with technical leads
• Create and review presentations and reports ensuring a range of products and accommodations are in place to support project execution, including coordinating large meetings and project reviews hosted at ARL
• Analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage any change to program deliverables
• Report 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
• Work closely with Program Managers, Lead Systems Engineers, and Principal Investigators to help ensure timely execution of project management activities and to help ensure smooth project execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Understanding of project management fundamental concepts and their application to real-world projects
• Past success in writing white papers or reports
• Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Visio
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Past success working within a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), or other Government Laboratory
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,604.00 - $102,900.00.

Schedule

This is a fully on-site position located in State College, PA.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas.