Engineering Project Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for highly motivated, proactive, self-starting Engineering Project Managers (EPM) to join the Command, Control, and Communications Innovations team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.  You will work in a growing area encompassing communications and signal processing disciplines. 

You will

• Work closely with the Program Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Principle Investigators to deliver timely reporting requirements driven by stakeholders and sponsors need. 
• Interface with internal systems used for fiscal accountability and budgetary generation
• Assist in planning, budgeting, scheduling to include resource management, technical performance, and deliverables on current endeavors and proposals. 

This job will be at multiple levels depending upon the successful candidate's education, and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level jobs. 

Requirements include:

• General experience with Microsoft applications
• Proficiency with ProPricer, SAP S/4HANA, and Concur
• PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or DAWIA equivalent
• Good communication and writing skills
• Active Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Experience with Visio
• Experience with Latex
• FFRDC or UARC experience

Candidate selected may be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$76,700.00 - $129,500.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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University Park, PA