NSW Technical Project Manager

Job Posting Title:

NSW Technical Project Manager

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

This position will be responsible for the technical project management of multiple Naval Special Warfare efforts in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with SWD engineering team to develop, document and execute detailed technical execution plans, maintain schedule of critical development and testing events, and measure and status progress towards meeting those critical development events to supervisory chain.

• Oversee SWD project execution, including fabrication, integration, at-sea testing, and support of undersea sensing and communications technologies.

• Assist SWD Program Managers with staffing by identifying personnel resource needs, identifying candidates, interviewing, and hiring full-time engineering staff members.

• Prepare & present written reports, PowerPoint slides and other graphical media of test event details and results to internal and external project stakeholders.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, engineering management, or similar technical field.

• Five years of project management experience.

• Demonstrated experience developing and leading technical projects.

• Three years of demonstrated experience in managing engineering teams.

• Experience planning, developing and executing technical project plans across a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technical staff.

• Demonstrated ability to document, maintain and present technical information to internal and external stakeholders.

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.  

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, be willing to accept and incorporate feedback, and managing their time. This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Employment will be contingent on selected applicant submitting application for access and receiving notification of eligibility within a time period to be specified in the job offer. If eligibility is confirmed within the specified period, employment must begin within 30 days of confirmation of eligibility. Eligibility for access to classified information must continue without interruption during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.

• Seven years of related experience.

• At least five years of demonstrated experience in technical project management.

• Experience with high-frequency SONAR or other underwater sensor systems.

• Prior military or defense system development experience.

• Experience with Department of Defense acquisition processes.

• Experience working with classified information systems.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

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