Engineering Project Manager – Govt & Navy R&D

Penn State University; Center (IN); Hybrid; USD 68,604 - 132,204; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employees, Sp

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks an Engineering Project Adviser to support a broad range of multidisciplinary projects in the MMSO. The role focuses on transitioning electro‑optics technologies to Navy focus platforms, with a strong emphasis on cost tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

The position offers hybrid on-site/remote work, located in Freeport, PA, and requires eligibility for a Secret‑level security clearance, plus PMP certification and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Advanced Professional track requires a Bachelor's and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• PMI PMP certification is preferred.
• Eligibility for a government security clearance and willingness to undergo investigation.
• Experience with FFRDC, UARC, or other government laboratories.
• Knowledge of government contracts, funding appropriations, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial and technical status reports for stakeholders; track labor and costs.
• Prepare and submit reporting materials (quarterly reports, quad charts) per sponsor guidelines.
• Maintain deliverable tracking charts and schedules; update as needed.
• Coordinate vendor activities: SOWs, RFQs, POs, delivery schedules.
• Organize project meetings; produce agendas, minutes, and action items.
• Serve as primary contact for PIs and external stakeholders; ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Financial tracking

Government contracts

Vendor management

Communication skills

Security clearance prep

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory seeks an Engineering Project Adviser to support a broad range of multidisciplinary projects in the MMSO. The role focuses on transitioning electro‑optics technologies to Navy focus platforms, with a strong emphasis on cost tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

The position offers hybrid on-site/remote work, located in Freeport, PA, and requires eligibility for a Secret‑level security clearance, plus PMP certification and