Defense Program Manager & DoD Sponsor Liaison

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a program management advisor to join the ARL MSS Division. You will support PI and engineer interfaces, identify sponsor opportunities, and manage DoD-aligned projects on-site in State College, PA.

ARL notes DoD SkillBridge eligibility and requires collaboration with researchers to outline capabilities for sponsors. Background checks apply for employment and security clearance processes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the Department of the Navy or DoD programs.
• Ability to negotiate and navigate government procurement processes.
• Leadership of projects from conception through implementation.
• Eligibility for access to classified information (Secret/TS) or ability to upgrade clearance.
• Experience developing and executing programs within the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business development by identifying potential sponsor needs.
• Identify future sponsors to align with research efforts.
• Collaborate with researchers to communicate capabilities externally.
• Manage project portfolios for research groups.

Skills

DoD experience with Navy

Negotiation

Program leadership

Security clearance eligibility

Government process navigation

Education

Geography or Chemistry + Master's or higher

Job description

Penn State University seeks a program management advisor to join the ARL MSS Division. You will support PI and engineer interfaces, identify sponsor opportunities, and manage DoD-aligned projects on-site in State College, PA.

ARL notes DoD SkillBridge eligibility and requires collaboration with researchers to outline capabilities for sponsors. Background checks apply for employment and security clearance processes.