Science and Engineering Research Program Manager (SME)

Advent Services • Wright Patterson AFB, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advent Services, a leader in supporting clients in technically demanding industries, is seeking a Science and Engineering Research Program Manager (SME) to provide direct support to the Defense Health Program (DHP) Medical Human Performance (HP) Portfolio, Product Line Lead (PLL), and Lead Program Manager. This role involves supporting R&D programs and laboratories that carry out the medical HP research mission. The position is located at Building 840, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433, with a work schedule of Monday-Friday, 0730-1630.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related engineering.
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in engineering program management within the Department of War (DoW) (previously Department of Defense); equivalent industry environment; or combination thereof.
• Demonstrated expertise in a systems discipline (e.g., systems engineering, human systems integration, modeling and analysis) involving systems thinking and a systems approach to problem definition and solution.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the development of, review, and approve key technical documentation for both software and hardware development.
• Demonstrated experience in direct management of technical planning, risk management, and technology transition strategy development and management.
• A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or in a scientific domain related to systems engineering, human performance and/or human effectiveness.
• DAWIA career field certification (Practitioner) in Engineering & Technical Management (ETM) OR Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Demonstrated experience working in a research and development program and/or studies surrounding human systems integration.
• Experience with program utilizing Agile methodologies and incorporating AI management tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary integrated product teams with demonstrated ability to communicate, establish working relationships, coordinate technical exchanges, and manage expectations across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Exhibit competence in the rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis.
• Employ scientific and analytical techniques to define, quantify, and recommend the feasibility of assigned projects, studies or problems, and perform independent analysis leading to unique analytical recommendations and viable courses of action for complex technology challenges.
• Identify additional questions to be answered, provide or critique essential elements of analysis, and provide alternatives to be considered, as well as suggest analytical techniques to be employed.
• Transition scientific results from the research environment to operational community and/or end users.
• Assist with the management of the portfolio’s cost constraints, technical performance, schedule, and risk management to ensure the successful delivery of technical objectives and products within schedule limitations.
• Apply experience with writing technical briefings/reports and developing presentations to include ensuring the program's documentation and all deliverables meet professional and organizational standards.
• Work independently, design research studies and agreements independently, use strong attention to detail, exhibit strong English skills, maintain good organizational skills, show initiative in performing assigned tasks, and possess the ability to follow-up complex projects.
• Perform secondary and support functions within scope of the duties of the Science and Engineering Research Program Manager for the DHP Medical Human Performance Portfolio.

Benefits

• Advent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are not based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees