Senior Specialist

Working Title

Sr. Program Engineer

Payroll Title

Senior Specialist

Location

BCSA Arlington Office - Arlington, VA 22203 US (Primary)

Category

Administrative / Clerical

Job Type

Full-time

Job Classification

Salaried

Exemption Type

Exempt

Type of Hire

Fully Funded

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Job Description

BCS Allegient has a 35-year history of helping government, research, and private sector clients implement their programs and missions to achieve success. We offer a breadth of professional support services in the areas of business management, communications, systems engineering, analysis, mission execution, and organization performance. BCS Allegient is looking to hire a Sr. Program Engineer to support our team at the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA.


This position is hybrid with up to 3 days a week onsite.


The ideal candidate will manage the complete lifecycle of advanced Science and Technology (S&T) programs, guiding new capabilities from initial concept to operational delivery for the warfighter. Core responsibilities include overseeing program development, execution, and fiscal management, while applying rigorous systems engineering principles to solve complex challenges and ensure the successful transition of new technologies to operational forces. This role requires deep technical expertise in one of the following areas: critical defense technologies, including physics, applied autonomy, autonomous system integration, Unmanned Aerial and Surface Vehicles (UAVs/USVs), and Counter-UAV/USV systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Experience with the application of System Engineering to technology development programs
• Management of Science and Technology Programs and program transition to the warfighter.
• Understanding of military tactics and employment of new weapon systems.
• 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 DoW annual budgetary cycling, to oversee fiscal execution of highly technical efforts and identify risky behavior by Principal Investigators.
• Interfacing with various performer types such as academia, industry and government performers.
• Assisting in the management of large complex technical development programs.
• Preparing program material and answering data calls from senior navy leadership and congress.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field related to the areas of science and technology investment with 8 years of experience
• A substitution for a master's degree may be allowed as follows: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field related to the areas of science and technology investment AND a minimum of ten (10) years of Program Management or Program Management Support experience in Science and Technology or Acquisition Program Management.
• Secret clearance required.
• Program Management or Program Management Support experience in Science and Technology or Acquisition Program Management.
• Prior experience managing contractor employees on Government contracts.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Have experience and be proficient in the following: Microsoft Office 365 (specifically, Word, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint Online, Teams and Excel); Communicating clearly, effectively, both orally verbally and in writing; Being effective working independently and collaboratively; Organizing and coordinating meetings.

Desired Additional Requirements:

• Current, or ability to obtain, Top Secret SCI Clearance
• DAWIA certification or Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) certification, or commercially available Project Management Certification (PMP).

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.