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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are searching for experienced Engineering Program Managers to join our All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office (A2SO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. 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). You will work hand-in-hand with the sponsor to provide high-quality assessments as well as operational and technical solutions to wide ranging joint cyber warfare architecture and technology issues. You will also oversee systems engineering and program management across the Joint Cyber Warfare Architecture (JCWA) portfolio.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Provide support to the sponsor’s acquisition team

• Develop relationships to benefit program goals, evaluate and translate client/faculty needs into projects, and negotiate contracts as needed

• Manage cost, scope, and schedule of projects

• Support the creation of project plans

• Interact regularly with program sponsors, stakeholders, project/program teams, and others in completion of the work

• Review progress of projects and recommend, support, and implement improvement strategies where needed

• Prepare various reports including budget reports and/or project plans for inclusion in program plans

• Provide oversight of budgets, prepare budget analyses and reports n in program plans

• Oversee business development

• Prepare, review, and approve all financial, compliance, research administration, and contractual transactions and documentation

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Ability to represent successful completion of work in an Agile Management systems environment (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab)

• Demonstrated ability to meet high quality deliverables in fast paced environments

• PMP/CAPM certification

• Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Poly

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• Agile management systems

• Demonstrated understanding of DOD contracting

Your working location will be fully on-site, located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.  Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Engineering Program Manager - Principal Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Engineering Program Manager - Senior Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 6+ 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 $123,200.00 - $219,600.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**

 

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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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

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