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POSITION SPECIFICS
Your working location will be on-site in State College, PA.
We are looking for highly motivated, proactive, self-starting applicants to join the Command, Control, and Communications Innovations team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University as an Engineering Project Adviser. You will work in a growing area encompassing communications and signal processing disciplines.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Work closely with Program Managers, Engineering Teams, and Principle Investigators to execute project management activities and ensure efficient project execution
Interface with internal systems used for fiscal accountability and budget generation
Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and the tracking and reporting of technical performance and deliverables for ongoing projects and proposals
Purchase electrical and mechanical components, generating required documentation, interfacing with contract manufacturers, and coordinating the assembly and testing of systems
Create and review presentations and reports
Analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage any change to program deliverables.
Develop and manage financial status reports for internal and external stakeholders
Travel to US Military and Government facilities to assist with field testing and hardware evaluation
Work with our government sponsors to ensure that ARL is meeting expectations and obligations
Required Skills/Experience Areas Include:
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
Good communication and writing skills. Demonstrated ability working with material vendors, subcontractors, engineering teams, and customers.
Understanding of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and implementation of security procedures and document classification requirements.
Active Security Clearance
Preferred Skills/Experience Areas Include:
TS/SCI Clearance
PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or DAWIA equivalent
Experience with enterprise resource planning software (ProPricer, SAP, Concur, etc.)
Previous travel to US Military or Government facilities.
Field testing and hardware installation experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Engineering Project Adviser (ARL) - Principal Professional, this position requires:
Master's Degree
8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
If filled as Engineering Project Adviser (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:
Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required 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 Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu .
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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