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Allegient Defense Sr Program Engineer (Directed Energy) in Arlington, Virginia
Sr Program Engineer (Directed Energy)
Arlington, VA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Arlington+VA)
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Allegient Defense is a Small Business providing technically oriented services from program management to advanced systems integration and engineering. We support Government and prime system integrators with engineering and management expertise. Allegient Defense helps clients with challenging Science & Technology, Engineering Acquisition, and Program Management Mission requirements.
Allegient Defense is a leader in advanced technology research and solutions development, and we are growing quickly. We are looking for a Senior Program Engineer to support one of our DoD clients.
Candidate must demonstrate prior technical experience in the technologies to include: High Energy Laser (HEL) and High-Powered Microwave (HPM) weapon systems, Hypersonics, Aircraft Propulsion, Aircraft Structures and Materials, Aerodynamics, and Flight Controls, Electric Weapons, Autonomous Systems, Energetic Materials, Weapon Technologies.
Responsibilities
Support the ONR Program Officer on the Directed Energy/Counter-Directed Energy Basic and Applied Research portfolio
Assist the ONR Program Officer with technical reviews of academic papers and white paper submissions
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience in technologies related to Directed Energy to include: High Energy Laser (HEL) and High-Powered Microwave (HPM) weapon systems.
Experience interfacing with various performer types such as academia, industry and government performers.
Experience with the management of Science and Technology Programs and program transition to the warfighter.
Experience with technical review of academic papers and white paper submissions
Required fiscal basic skills (e.g. excel and basic accounting/forecasting of execution budgets) - to coordinate with contract support fiscal staff, should also have rudimentary knowledge of DoD annual budgetary cycling, in order to oversee fiscal execution of highly technical efforts and identify risky behavior by Principal Investigators.
Ability to effectively communicate and work with others at all levels.
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
Self-starter, goal-oriented individual who provides timely feedback on progress made on assignments.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, handle complex assignments, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Education and Additional Requirements
Bachelors in technical field required. Master's or PhD degree preferred
10 Years of Program Management or Program Management support experience in Science and Technology or Acquisition Program Management with a M.S in a technical field related to the areas of science and technology investment; or 15 years of Program Management or Program Management support experience with a B.S.
DAWIA certification or FAC-P/PM certification or prior Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of Navy (DON) experience desired
US Citizenship
Secret Clearance required