Pennsylvania State University
Engineering Project Manager
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Washington, DC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $97K - $146K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ December 2nd, 2025
Sigma
Top Secret
Edtech.com's Summary
The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Engineering Project Manager to join the All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office at the Applied Research Laboratory. The role involves coordinating construction and production activities with contractor entities, supporting the Project Manager in compliance and financial performance, and providing leadership briefings while managing risk to ensure program schedules and budgets are met.
Highlights
- Coordinate CONUS production and shipping with host site construction to ensure timely material delivery and installation scheduling.
- Align construction milestones with system milestones in coordination with host site leads.
- Respond to Requests for Information related to construction requirements for the Project Management Office.
- Support compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and provide updates to stakeholders.
- Monitor financial performance, evaluate resource allocation, and assist in preparing Program Operations Manager submissions.
- Develop briefings and exhibits for programmatic and budgetary review cycles.
- Apply risk-based decision making to mitigate cost overruns and schedule delays.
- Coordinate with government and contractor entities to ensure well-documented requirements and resource allocation.
- Required skills include leadership, program management, military experience, project management or LEAN Sigma training, and an active Top Secret/SCI w/Polygraph clearance.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination; U.S. citizenship required; salary range $97,100 to $145,700.
Engineering Project Manager Full Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
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.
POSITION SPECIFICS
We are seeking a highly experienced Engineering Project Manager to join the All-Domain Analytics and Signatures Office (A2SO) of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University to work with a government sponsor. This will be a hybrid position, requiring onsite work at the sponsor location in Washington, DC and remotely.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Coordination of CONUS production and shipping with host site construction to ensure timely delivery of all required materials to various contractor entities to ensure smooth installation schedule
- Coordination with host site leads to ensure construction milestones align with system milestones to keep schedule running smoothly
- Answer Requests for Information (RFIs) directed at the Project Management Office (PMO) related to construction requirements
- Support the Project Manager (PM), maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and provide periodic updates to Milestone Decision Authority and resource sponsors
- Assist PMO leadership with monitoring financial performance, evaluating resource allocation, and preparing Program Operations Manager (POM) submissions
- Develop briefings and exhibits to support programmatic and budgetary review cycles
- Brief leadership on status of cost, schedule, and technical performance of ongoing efforts
- Employ risk-based decision making/apply resources to innovative solutions to mitigate risk of cost overrun and schedule delay
- Coordinate with other government and contractor entities on behalf of PMO to ensure requirements are well documented, resources are allocated, and execution is on plan
- Other administrative tasks as assigned (developing briefings, filling out forms, managing tasks, etc.)
Required skills/experience areas include:
- Leadership, program management, and/or military experience
- Certification/Training in project management, LEAN Sig Sigma, or other similar programs
- Active DoD security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI w/Polygraph level
This will be a hybrid position, requiring onsite work at the sponsor location in Washington, DC and some travel overseas.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
acceptedRequired Certifications:None
ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $97,100.00 - $145,700.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $97,100.00 - $145,700.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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.
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