Engineering Project Manager

About the role

The Electro-Optics and Electronics (EOE) Division of the Materials, Manufacturing, and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated and self-starting Engineering Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage technical and financial status reports, as well as technical data package documentation for internal and external stakeholders; set priorities and recommend changes as needed; assist with detailed labor and cost tracking, including mid-month and end-of-project financial updates, and generate custom reports for external presentations.
• Assemble and submit regular reporting materials in accordance with sponsor guidelines, including quarterly reports, quad charts, trip reports, and project plan templates; analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage changes to program deliverables; this includes regular reporting to ARL project leadership and external collaborators, including government sponsors, and requires the application of independent thinking and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Track and manage project deliverables: Develop and maintain deliverable tracking charts/schedules, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and timely updates.
• Coordinate vendor activities, including SOWs, RFQs, POs, and delivery schedules, ensuring alignment with project timelines and requirements.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, including agenda creation, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for Principal Investigators (PIs) and external stakeholders, assisting with day-to-day requests and ensuring deliverables are met on time.

Required Skills/Experience

• Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Project and Visio.
• Fundamental project management concepts and their application to real-world projects.
• Financial tracking and reporting, including labor planning and cost analysis.
• Government contracts, including contract types, funding appropriations, and reporting requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Success in an office environment where strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effectiveness.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• FFRDC, UARC, or other government laboratories managing vendor relationships and supply chain activities.
• Extensive experience with government contracts, including contract types, funding.
• Requires the application of independent thinking and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher, and willingness to undergo a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications:
  • Engineering Project Adviser (ARL) - Senior Professional: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted. Required Certifications: None.
  • Engineering Project Adviser (ARL) - Advanced Professional: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted. Required Certifications: None.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $68,604.00 - $132,204.00.
• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

Pay

$68,604.00 - $132,204.00

Schedule

Hybrid on-site/work from home, project-dependent ability for hybrid work located in Freeport, PA.