ONR Jr. Program Engineer

BCS Allegient; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Junior Program Engineer to support the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, Virginia. The role includes assisting with program management, coordinating technical reviews, and developing key documentation. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in relevant fields like engineering or science. This is a full-time role with significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in engineering, mathematics, or science fields.
• Experience in federal acquisition and budgeting.
• Experience in executing and reviewing technical studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager with management and oversight of program objectives.
• Coordinate conferences, demonstrations, expositions, and technical reviews.
• Prepare program status reports and after-action reports post major reviews.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience

Job description

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BCS Allegient is seeking a Junior Program Engineer to support the Office of Naval Research.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Manager with management and oversight of program objectives.
• Coordinate conferences, demonstrations, expositions, events, meetings, and technical reviews.
• Maintain briefings and assist in coordinating input for data calls, including budget exhibit submissions, congressional requests, and budgetary drills.
• Develop and maintain key documents and master plans incorporating relevant studies and analyses.
• Support technical management of programs, including acquisition plan development, representing the government project manager when required, and assessing performance against technical objectives, costs, and schedules.
• Update Task Planning Sheets, Mission Model Canvas sheets, quad sheets, Fact Sheets, and draft portfolio review slides to support program execution.
• Assist in developing databases for tracking technical and programmatic milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare program status reports and after-action reports post major reviews or events.
• Support the preparation of draft briefing materials, meeting agendas, reports, correspondence, and action item tracking.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years in engineering, mathematics, or science fields such as biology, chemistry, computer science, or physics.
• Recent experience in federal acquisition and budgeting.
• Experience in executing and reviewing technical studies, analyses, and design activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD RDT&E program and budget exhibits, as well as RDT&E strategic plans.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Analyst, Project Management, Administrative
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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