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Research Project Manager

TAP Engineering
College Park, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
USD 140000-165000 yearly
Discovered 1 months ago

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, document, and flow down project requirements, both technical and programmatic in nature
  • Develop and modify technical Statements of Work
  • Develop, document, monitor, and report on research project plans, including cost, schedule, risk, and resource management, in coordination with research teams
  • Develop and analyze forecasts covering technical performance, cost, and schedule, as well as overall project performance data
  • Support logistics, planning, and coordination for meetings, workshops, technical seminars, and conferences
  • Prepare, coordinate, and present monthly project status reviews to executive leadership
  • Participate in cross-disciplinary Government/Contractor teams to assess and respond to urgent or unexpected project issues related to cost, schedule, and technical performance

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Management, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience as a project or program manager, with demonstrated experience in:
  • Requirements analysis and resource allocation
  • Project costing and deliverable tracking
  • Schedule and financial data monitoring and reporting
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Advanced Computing Systems (Computer Science, AI/ML, FPGA)
  • Quantum Computing, Information Science, or Sensing
  • RF, Optics, or Photonics
  • Additive Manufacturing or Microelectronics

Benefits Overview

  • Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays — never use-or-lose
  • Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
  • Medical Coverage: Employer-paid medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
  • Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
  • Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
  • Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
  • Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Clearance Requirement

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Favorable criminal history review
  • Education verification
  • Drug and substance use review
  • Credit history review
  • Subject interview

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