Engineering Project Manager at The Pennsylvania State University

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICSWe are seeking a highly experienced Engineering Project Manager to join the All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office (A2SO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University to work with a government sponsor. This will be a hybrid position requiring onsite work at the sponsor location in Washington DC and remotely.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.You will:Coordination of CONUS production and shipping with host site construction to ensure timely delivery of all required materials to various contractor entities to ensure smooth installation scheduleCoordination with host site leads to ensure construction milestones align with system milestones to keep schedule running smoothlyAnswer Requests for Information (RFIs) directed at the Project Management Office (PMO) related to construction requirementsSupport the Project Manager (PM) maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and provide periodic updates to Milestone Decision Authority and resource sponsorsAssist PMO leadership with monitoring financial performance evaluating resource allocation and preparing Program Operations Manager (POM) submissionsDevelop briefings and exhibits to support programmatic and budgetary review cyclesBrief leadership on status of cost schedule and technical performance of ongoing effortsEmploy risk-based decision making/apply resources to innovative solutions to mitigate risk of cost overrun and schedule delayCoordinate with other government and contractor entities on behalf of PMO to ensure requirements are well documented resources are allocated and execution is on planOther administrative tasks as assigned (developing briefings filling out forms managing tasks etc.)Required skills/experience areas include:Leadership program management and/or military experienceCertification/Training in project management LEAN Sig Sigma or other similar programsActive DoD security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI w/Polygraph levelThis will be a hybrid position requiring onsite work at the sponsor location in Washington DC and some travel overseas.MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSBachelors Degree
6 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
NoneARLs 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 .BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.All positions at ARL require candidates topossess 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 & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position including all possible grades is $97100.00 - $145700.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structurePenn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional 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 STATISTICSPursuant 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.EEO IS THE LAWPenn 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 .Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlinesRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Immigration Attorney,Asset,Administrative Services,Courier Delivery,Import & Export,Computer Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 97100 - 145700