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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Communications and Signal Processing (CSP) Division of the Communication, Information, and Navigation Office (CINO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL).  We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive, self-starting Engineering Program Manager (PM) who desires to work in a growing area encompassing communications and signal processing disciplines. We offer an environment where you have the ability to stretch yourself technically by providing a dynamic research environment where one can work on a variety of problems and tasks.

You will:

• Lead strategic planning efforts to include recommended changes that impact program direction, data reporting, analysis efforts, and long-range planning to advance and expand the program
• Work closely with the Stakeholders, Portfolio Managers, and Principle Investigators
• Provide regular oversight of budgets
• Prepare budget analysis and reports
• Coordinate and implement financial strategies integral to strategic planning to ensure cost effectiveness
• Provide leadership of projects, initiatives, and teams
• Manage and produce deliverables to meet sponsor expectations
• Responsible for business development such as identify potential sponsorship and funding opportunities
• Prepare, review, and approve all financial, compliance, research administration, and contractual transactions and documentation
• Develop relationships to benefit program goals; evaluate and translate client/faculty needs into projects; negotiate contracts as needed

This job will be filled at multiple levels depending upon education and experience.  Typically requires a Master's degree with 6+ years’ experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. 

Requirements include:

• PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or DAWIA equivalent
• Good communication and writing skills
• Strategic Planning
• Ability to forge strategic partnerships and liaise with diverse stakeholder
• Experience with directing, coordinating, and overseeing large scale CONUS and OCONUS projects
• Experience in theater security operation exercises
• DoD, FFRDC or UARC experience
• TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Experience with Visio
• Experience with Latex
• General experience with Microsoft applications
• Proficiency with ProPricer, SIMBA, and Concur