Research Project Manager

TAP Engineering • Catonsville, MD

1d • $105,000 - $140,000

About The Position

TAP Engineering is seeking a Research Project Manager in Catonsville, Maryland. The role supports Government Research Scientists (Principal Investigators) in managing a technically diverse and geographically dispersed portfolio of research projects conducted in partnership with academia and industry. The position calls for a combination of technical expertise and project management experience.

The Research Project Manager develops and monitors project requirements, statements of work, plans, forecasts, and performance reports. The role also supports project-related events, prepares and presents monthly status reviews to executive leadership, and works with Government and contractor teams to address urgent or unexpected project issues involving cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience as a project or program manager.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements analysis and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated experience in project costing and deliverable tracking.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and reporting schedule and financial data.
• 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance processing.
• For candidates who are not already cleared, ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Project management supporting a research organization.
• Experience managing collaboration between federal, academic, and commercial entities.
• Experience supporting new business development and capture activities for a business portfolio.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and flow down technical and programmatic project requirements.
• Develop and modify technical Statements of Work.
• Develop, document, monitor, and report on research project plans covering cost, schedule, risk, and resources, in coordination with research teams.
• Develop and analyze forecasts of technical performance, cost, schedule, and 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 and contractor teams to assess and respond to urgent or unexpected project issues related to cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Benefits

• 15–25 days of paid time off annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays.
• Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing.
• Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents.
• Employer-paid dental and vision plans with optional enhancements.
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework.
• Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support.
• Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level