Junior Specialist

BCS Allegient; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BCS Allegient, located in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Junior Program Engineer to assist in managing program objectives and federal budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include supporting program management, coordinating events, and maintaining documentation. The position requires a commitment to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer offering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in engineering, mathematics, or science required.
• Experience in federal acquisition and budgeting.
• Ability to execute and review technical studies and design activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager with management and oversight of program objectives.
• Maintain briefings and assist in coordinating input for data calls.
• Support the management and execution of programs by updating planning sheets.

Skills

Program management support

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Budgeting expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or science

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Junior Program Engineer

Location

BCSA Arlington Office - Arlington, VA 22203 US (Primary)

Employment Type

Full-time, Exempt, Fully Funded

Security Clearance

Secret

Education

Bachelor's Degree required. Master’s degree meets education credit for 3 years of experience.

Travel

Up to 25%.

Job Description

BCS Allegiant has a 35-year history of helping government, research, and private sector clients implement their programs and missions to achieve success. We offer a breadth of professional support services in the areas of business management, communications, systems engineering, analysis, mission execution, and organization performance. BCS Allegiant is looking for a Junior Program Engineer to join our team at the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA. This position is onsite in Arlington, VA.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the Program Manager with management and oversight of program objectives.
• Assist the coordination of conferences, demonstrations, expositions, events, meetings, technical reviews, etc.
• Maintain briefings and assist in coordinating input for data calls, such as budget exhibit submissions, congressional requests for information and budgetary drills.
• Assist in developing and maintaining key documents and master plans that incorporate all relevant studies and analyses.
• Support technical management of programs including acquisition plan development, representation of the government project manager where required, and assessment of performance in terms of technical objectives, costs and schedule.
• Support the management and execution of programs by updating Task Planning Sheets, Mission Model Canvas sheets, quad sheets, Fact Sheets and drafting portfolio review slides.
• Assist in the development of databases for technical and programmatic tracking of key deliverables and milestones.
• Assist in the preparation of program status reports and after‑action reports following major program reviews or key events, as required.
• Support preparation of draft briefing materials, meeting/trip agendas, reports, correspondence, and action item tracking.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with five (5) years of experience in engineering, mathematics, or science, including biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics.
• Education Credit: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with 3 years of experience.
• Recent experience in federal acquisition and budgeting.
• Experience in executing and reviewing technical studies, analysis, and design activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with DoWRDT&E program/budget exhibits & RDT&E strategic plans.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.