Technical Engineering Project Manager

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 2. 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. 3. 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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS We are searching for a highly motivated Technical Engineering Project Manager to join our Mission Systems Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. Our mission is to support research, design and application of engineering development methodologies supporting the strategic advancement of warfighter capability at the speed of relevance. This role will lead the day-to-day tactical execution of complex technical projects and sub-portions of major programs and serve as the nexus between technology and operations, delivering integrated solutions to real-world mission challenges. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You Will: 1. Provide operational leadership and oversight for technical projects or defined workstreams within larger, complex programs 2. Define, maintain, and monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution 3. Coordinate cross-functional engineering, operations, and support teams to align resources and achieve project objectives 4. Develop and deliver technical project status reports, updates, and briefings to sponsors and key stakeholders 5. Coordinate and support technical reviews, design milestones, system integration efforts, and other key project activities 6. Monitor project performance metrics, risks, and mitigation strategies to identify and address potential issues 7. Lead configuration management and change-control activities to effectively manage evolving project requirements and baselines 8. Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, resource plans, and work breakdown structures 9. Oversee project documentation and support sponsor reviews, technical evaluations, and audits 10. Support the transition of research and emerging technologies into development, demonstration, and field-ready systems 11. Provide technical expertise and contribute to proposal development, project planning, and new business opportunities as needed Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes: 1. Serve as the primary liaison between resource managers/supervisors to facilitate staff allocation and support project execution 2. Provide the technical portion of status reports to the sponsor or for submission to sponsor 3. Supervise and support project reviews, ensuring all required technical, managerial, and customer approvals are obtained 4. Conduct project performance analysis during and after project phase-down to inform and improve future programs 5. Balance a mix of technical and non-technical program responsibilities, applying both strategic insight and hands-on management 6. Support and coordinate technical reviews, design milestones, and system integration activities by collaborating closely with lead engineers and principal investigators 7. Ensure technical deliverables align with sponsor expectations, laboratory capabilities, and broader programmatic goals; track earned value, project performance metrics, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders 8. May mentor, indirectly supervise, or direct y oversee staff depending on assignment level Required Skills/Experience areas include: 1. Strong engineering foundation supporting system-level technical discussions 2. Ability to clearly convey technical and programmatic information verbally and in writing 3. Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project 4. Project management fundamentals 5. Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding Preferred Skills/Experience areas include: 1. Past success within a University Affiliated Research Center/Federally Funded Research and Development Center, or government laboratory 2. Mission engineering, systems integration, or Model-Based Systems Engineering 3. Project Management Professional or similar formal project management training 4. Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Technical Engineering Project Manager (ARL) - Senior Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Technical Engineering Project Manager (ARL) - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree3+ 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 Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website atwww.arl.psu.edu. 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. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $92,100.00 - $174,708.00. Sa