On-Site Engineering Project Lead for Classified Programs

Penn State University; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA or Reston, VA seeks an Engineering Project Advisor to join the Data Analysis Department. You will manage project cost, schedule, QA, and deliverables, coordinating with PIs, PMs, engineers, and researchers to meet commitments.

The role supports subcontract management, budget tracking, and executive briefings, with on-site responsibilities and potential hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with financial and technical reporting, meetings, and facility/equipment needs.
• Eligibility for access to Top Secret/SCI security level.

Responsibilities

• Track and report project cost and schedule milestones; maintain QA and commitments.
• Manage subcontracting activities: expenditures, reporting, invoicing, and CDRL delivery.
• Coordinate project development processes and executive briefings.
• Prepare project documentation and support ODC tracking and disposition.
• Coordinate offsite team members and liaise with PSU/ARL staff and sponsors.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Excel

Confluence

JIRA

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Office Suite

Job description

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory in State College, PA or Reston, VA seeks an Engineering Project Advisor to join the Data Analysis Department. You will manage project cost, schedule, QA, and deliverables, coordinating with PIs, PMs, engineers, and researchers to meet commitments.

The role supports subcontract management, budget tracking, and executive briefings, with on-site responsibilities and potential hybrid arrangements.