Project Engineer Sr Stf

Standard Job Description

Accountable for overall engineering technical, cost and schedule performance on a specific program. Provides primary Tech Ops interface with Program Management (PM) Office/Customer for all programmatic items on a specific program.Responsible for identification and closure of technical issues.Meets/Exceeds all technical commitments made to the programs.Tracks Estimated time to Complete/Earned Value Management (ETC/EVM) Metrics to monitor program performance and identify technical or Tech Ops staffing risks, while managing cost/schedule.Ensures requirements baseline in documents, tracked, maintained, and verified.Ensures establishment and tracking of key Technical Performance Measures (TPM).Provides timely and accurate projections of engineering resource requirements.Works with PM to ensure GRID is up to date. Works closely with first and second line functional leaders to identify and secure appropriate staffing, coordinates with the PM office and first line managers on proposed engineering staffing changes prior to changes.Works with PM to ensure organizational standard processes are adapted, approved and followed.Leverages proven processes, lessons learned, and best practices from other parts of business or industry.In concert with the LOB and/or Market Segment Chief Engineer, ensures program plans and technical baselines are consistent with Program Control processes and Modern Engineering Practices.EPM is also responsible for the Chief Architect (CA) roles and responsibilities when the project or market segment does not utilize CAs.Depending on size/complexity of program, EPM role may be filled from Chief Engineer or Centers of Excellence (COE) organization.This classification requires approval from sub senior leadership team (SLT) leader in employee's chain of command.

This Proposal Lead will direct the development of competitive proposals, managing the integrated schedule, technical content, and cost strategy to meet customer expectations and win criteria. This role will partner with internal subject‑matter experts, senior management, and the customer to synchronize deliverables, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with all solicitation requirements.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/combined education
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus a US Citizen.

Desired Skills

- Knowledge of program lifecycle and how early achievements may drive future costs.
- Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule and technical scope.
- Excellent written and oral communication, including ability to tailor messaging for senior executives and technical audiences.
- Experience leading projects and driving to timely delivery.
- High-pressure resilience and ability to meet agressive timelines.
- Strong organizational and time-managment skills.
- Basic knowledge of project management principals (EVM: Cost/Schedule/Technical).