Engineering Program Manager Security Clearance

Position: Engineering Program Manager with Security Clearance
Job #: 3047641 Apex Systems is currently hiring for an Engineering Program Manager opportunity supporting a major defense development program in Baltimore, MD. This position serves as a key engineering leader responsible for driving engineering execution, technical performance, cost, and schedule across complex mission focused programs. Project Details / Mission Supported:
· Serve as the primary engineering interface between Program Management and functional engineering organizations.
· Lead execution of engineering scope, ensuring technical efforts are completed on schedule and within budget.
· Drive implementation of technical execution plans and coordinate engineering resources across multiple teams.
· Provide engineering inputs for program reviews, status reporting, and leadership briefings.
· Develop, review, and defend engineering estimates, proposals, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
· Oversee Control Account Management (CAM) activities associated with engineering work scope.
· Support schedule development, cost management, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
· Lead engineering financial and performance reviews to ensure alignment with program objectives.
· Coordinate engineering staffing plans and workload forecasts with functional leadership.
· Identify, assess, and manage engineering risks and opportunities across Integrated Product Teams.
· Collaborate with technical and program leadership to ensure successful delivery of program objectives.
· Support engineering development, integration, testing, and transition activities throughout the program lifecycle. Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or another STEM-related discipline with 14+ years of experience, OR
· Master's degree with 12+ years of experience, OR
· PhD with 10+ years of experience.
· An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
· Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
· U.S. Citizenship required.
· Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
· Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or technical teams.
· Experience supporting systems development, integration, and test activities across the program lifecycle.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Demonstrated leadership experience in complex engineering environments.

Location:

Baltimore, MD Onsite expectation:
Fully onsite Clearance Level: Secret Salary/Pay range: 85 – 110/hr

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Secret security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment
* If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs At Apex Systems, we are proud to support those who serve.

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