Engineering Project Manager

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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** The Electro-Optics and Electronics (EOE) Division of the Materials, Manufacturing, and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated and self-starting Engineering Project Manager to support a broad range of projects encompassing multiple technical disciplines and scopes. Our mission is to transition new electro-optics technologies and applications to Navy-selected focus platforms.

Since 1999, the Electro-Optics Center has proudly served as the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence for Electro-Optics.
** You Will:
*** Financial tracking and reporting:  Develop and manage technical and financial status reports, as well as technical data package documentation for internal and external stakeholders; set priorities and recommend changes as needed; assist with detailed labor and cost tracking, including mid-month and end-of-project financial updates, and generate custom reports for external presentations
* Reporting and compliance:
Assemble and submit regular reporting materials in accordance with sponsor guidelines, including quarterly reports, quad charts, trip reports, and project plan templates; analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage changes to program deliverables; this includes regular reporting to ARL project leadership and external collaborators, including government sponsors, and requires the application of independent thinking and advanced problem-solving skills
* Track and manage project deliverables:
Develop and maintain deliverable tracking charts/schedules, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and timely updates
* Vendor and supply chain management**:
** Coordinate vendor activities, including SOWs, RFQs, POs, and delivery schedules, ensuring alignment with project timelines and requirements
* Meeting facilitation:
Organize and facilitate project meetings, including agenda creation, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions
* Stakeholder engagement:
Serve as a primary point of contact for Principal Investigators (PIs) and external stakeholders, assisting with day-to-day requests and ensuring deliverables are met on time
** Required Skills/

Experience:

*** Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Project and Visio
* Fundamental project management concepts and their application to real-world projects
* Financial tracking and reporting, including labor planning and cost analysis
* Government contracts, including contract types, funding appropriations, and reporting requirements
* Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
* Success in an office environment where strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effectiveness
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
* FFRDC, UARC, or other government laboratories
* Managing vendor relationships and supply chain activities
* Extensive experience with government contracts, including contract types, funding
* For higher level positions: requires the application of independent thinking and advanced problem-solving skills
* Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher, and willingness to undergo a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

This is a hybrid on-site/work from home, project-dependent ability for hybrid work located in Freeport, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or…