Engineering Project Adviser

Penn State; State College, Northern (Centre County, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA, seeks an Engineering Project Adviser to lead project management activities across programs, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and testing of complex DoD-connected systems.

The role requires advanced communication skills, familiarity with NISPOM, and active security clearance, with opportunities for field testing and collaboration with government sponsors. On-site work is required and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for Principal Professional; 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree required for Senior Professional; 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Active security clearance and knowledge of DoD program processes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Program Managers, Engineering Teams, and Principal Investigators to execute project management activities and ensure efficient project execution.
• Interface with internal systems used for fiscal accountability and budget generation.
• Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and the tracking and reporting of technical performance and deliverables for ongoing projects and proposals.
• Purchase electrical and mechanical components, generating required documentation, interfacing with contract manufacturers, and coordinating the assembly and testing of systems.
• Create and review presentations and reports.
• Analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage any change to program deliverables.
• Develop and manage financial status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel to US Military and Government facilities to assist with field testing and hardware evaluation.
• Work with our government sponsors to ensure that ARL is meeting expectations and obligations.

Skills

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Project

Communication

NISPOM knowledge

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ProPricer

SAP

Concur

Job description

**POSITION SPECIFICS**Your working location will be on-site in State College, PA. We are looking for highly motivated, proactive, self-starting applicants to join the Command, Control, and Communications Innovations team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University as an Engineering Project Adviser. You will work in a growing area encompassing communications and signal processing disciplines.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.### You will:* Work closely with Program Managers, Engineering Teams, and Principle Investigators to execute project management activities and ensure efficient project execution* Interface with internal systems used for fiscal accountability and budget generation* Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and the tracking and reporting of technical performance and deliverables for ongoing projects and proposals* Purchase electrical and mechanical components, generating required documentation, interfacing with contract manufacturers, and coordinating the assembly and testing of systems* Create and review presentations and reports* Analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage any change to program deliverables.* Develop and manage financial status reports for internal and external stakeholders* Travel to US Military and Government facilities to assist with field testing and hardware evaluation* Work with our government sponsors to ensure that ARL is meeting expectations and obligationsRequired Skills/Experience Areas Include:* Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project* Good communication and writing skills. Demonstrated ability working with material vendors, subcontractors, engineering teams, and customers.* Understanding of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and implementation of security procedures and document classification requirements.* Active Security Clearance Preferred Skills/Experience Areas Include:* TS/SCI Clearance* PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or DAWIA equivalent* Experience with enterprise resource planning software (ProPricer, SAP, Concur, etc.)* Previous travel to US Military or Government facilities.* Field testing and hardware installation experience **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**If filled as Engineering Project Adviser (ARL) - Principal Professional, this position requires:Master's Degree8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Engineering Project Adviser (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired 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 Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website 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.### Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):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. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. **SALARY & BENEFITS**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $80,100.00 - $152,004.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure 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.