Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation · 4 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager & Systems Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVirginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (VT-ARC) is a technical services and applied research company dedicated to solving complex problems through teamwork and integrity. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager & Systems Engineer to lead and coordinate a transformational network engineering program, managing timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring technical integrity and compliance with program requirements.
ConsultingIT ManagementMachine LearningSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of network engineering projects within the program
Serve as the lead for systems integration, ensuring interoperability and compliance with design specifications
Coordinate with Principal Architect and Senior Program Manager to align technical and programmatic goals
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans
Ensure adherence to engineering standards, security requirements, and quality assurance processes
Facilitate communication between engineering teams, stakeholders, and leadership
Prepare technical documentation and status reports for leadership and clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10 or more years of experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defense or government contracting industry
10+ years of project management experience (or relevant technical leadership experience in lieu of formal project management positions)
Proven ability to manage complex technical projects involving multiple integrated systems, particularly with respect to communications and networking systems
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
Comprehensive knowledge of planning and executing systems engineering activities
Experience developing systems engineering artifacts such as CONOPS, requirements documents, system functional/physical designs, etc
Proven ability to establish objectives, formulate plans and processes, and implement solutions by collaborating with technical team members
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and strategically
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with sponsors, team members, and stakeholders at all levels
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred
Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Technology Management
15+ years of project management experience (or relevant technical leadership experience in lieu of formal project management positions)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience with networking systems design, implementation and testing
Experience with program management and systems engineering processes and reviews (SRR/SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
Familiarity with budgeting and financial management
Company
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation is a firm that deals with IT, technical ,machine learning and other services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Forte
CEO & President
Don Maffei
VP, Finance & Administration
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