Jr. Program Engineer

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

Job summary

A federal contracting firm based in Virginia is seeking a Junior Program Engineer to assist in managing programs for the Office of Naval Research. Responsibilities include the oversight of program objectives, coordination of events, and preparation of key documents and reports. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience in engineering or related fields. This position involves supporting technical management and contributing to program execution and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience in engineering, mathematics, or science.
• Recent experience in federal acquisition and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager with management and oversight of program objective.
• Support technical management of programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining key documents and plans.

Skills

Engineering

Mathematics

Science

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

• Assist the Program Manager with management and oversight of program objective.
• Assist the coordination of conferences, demonstrations, expositions, events, meetings, technical reviews, etc.
• Maintaining briefings; and assisting 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 schedules.
• Support the management and execution of programs by updating Task Planning Sheets, Mission Model Canvas sheets, quad sheets, Fact Sheets and drafting portfolio review slide.
• 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.

Requirements

Education Requirement

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Education Credit: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience

Experience Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in engineering, mathematics, or science, including biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics
• Recent experience in federal acquisition and budgeting
• Experience in executing and reviewing technical studies, analysis, and design activities

Desired Additional Qualifications

• Experience with DoW (formerly DoD) RDT&E program/budget exhibits & RDT&E strategic plans.