Research Project Manager

TAP Engineering • College Park, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TAP Engineering is seeking a Research Project Manager to support leading-edge research and engineering initiatives across the physical sciences, including quantum computing, advanced computing systems, additive manufacturing, photonics, advanced materials, and microelectronics. This program supports a government research lab, and as a contractor, TAP is responsible for providing world-class research scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff to drive advancements that directly support national security. In this role, you will support Government Research Scientists (Principal Investigators) in managing a technically diverse and geographically dispersed portfolio of research projects in partnership with academia and industry. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of technical expertise and project management experience.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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