Technical Project Manager Jobs in Kyle, TX (NOW HIRING)

Providing Technical Project Management for a collection of small research teams working on Defense Technology Development for Maritime Surveillance Systemsfor the Environmental Science Laboratory (ESL).

• Develop project plans and supervise execution of research program including project timelines and budgets, staffing allocations.

• Monitor progress of ARL analysis teams, as well as external organizations.

• Assist execution teams with tasks as needed.

• Facilitate research efforts as required.

• Interface with sponsor and report progress, assist sponsor with program planning and execution.

• Represent ARL at external organizations and project meetings.

• Preparation and review of analysis, planning, and other technical presentations for reports, contract procedural requirements, deliverables, and invoicing.

• Coordinate delivery of required contract documentation in coordination with the sponsor offices and ARL support offices (Contracts, Human Resources, Accounting, etc...).

• Prepare requested statements of work, contract proposals, etc... as requested by the sponsor.

• Coordinate at ARL:UT and in-field/at-sea operations.

• Facilitate operations, as needed, working with ARL:UT, external organizations, and international partners to ensure mission success.

• May include coordination of supply chain for needed materials, computational hardware planning for processing centers, logistical support in domestic or international ports, and security compliance oversight.

• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, computer science, or related technical fields.

• Three years of relevant experience.

• Experience developing underwater acoustic processing/recording, testing such systems, and evaluating such system's performance.

• Acoustic data analysis and signal processing experience.

• Experience preparing briefing materials, documentation, and managing schedules.

• Experience leading a team and interacting with sponsors.

• Experience working with other organizations in research and testing environments.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, be willing to accept and incorporate feedback, and managing their time. This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering; or Engineering Management.

• Five years or more of relevant experience.

• Experience managing projects in the DoD R&D environment.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
* 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
* Retirement contributions
* Paid vacation and sick time
* Paid holidays
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

$100,000-$140,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

• Standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Some weekend, evening and holiday work

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

• Possible international travel

• Exposure to all weather conditions

• Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.