Part-Time Program Management Advisor

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a program management advisor to join the ARL MSS Division. You will support PI and engineer interfaces, identify sponsor opportunities, and manage DoD-aligned projects on-site in State College, PA.

ARL notes DoD SkillBridge eligibility and requires collaboration with researchers to outline capabilities for sponsors. Background checks apply for employment and security clearance processes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the Department of the Navy or DoD programs.
• Ability to negotiate and navigate government procurement processes.
• Leadership of projects from conception through implementation.
• Eligibility for access to classified information (Secret/TS) or ability to upgrade clearance.
• Experience developing and executing programs within the DoD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business development by identifying potential sponsor needs.
• Identify future sponsors to align with research efforts.
• Collaborate with researchers to communicate capabilities externally.
• Manage project portfolios for research groups.

Skills

DoD experience with Navy

Negotiation

Program leadership

Security clearance eligibility

Government process navigation

Education

Geography or Chemistry + Master's or higher

Job description

Your working location will be onsite in State College, PA.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking a highly motivated program management advisor to join our Access and Evaluation (A&E) Department within the Multimodal Sensing and Systems (MSS) Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. As part of the MSS Division, you will support our mission by assisting principle investigators and engineers in navigating sponsor needs, identifying opportunities for future research, and interfacing with current and potential sponsors.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Conduct business development by identifying potential sponsor needs
• Identify future sponsors to integrate with existing research efforts
• Work with researchers to communicate key capabilities and expertise externally
• Manage project portfolios for research groups

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Work within the Department of the Navy
• Negotiation and work through government processes
• Leadership of prior projects from ideas through implementation
• 20+ years experience working with or in the DoD
• Development and execution of programs within the DoD
• A degree in geography or Chemistry along with a Master's or higher
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret or Top Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):

Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.