Job Description

Alion has been providing modeling and simulation software to the Navy Service Program for over 20 years, and the exciting work we do for this customer keeps growing with new and continued demand for our state-of-the-art modeling and simulation software that allows Navy sailors to simulate actual warfare scenarios. The demands for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and sophisticated Cloud technologies requires that we rise to the challenge to meet the need for years to come. Come be part of this challenging, exciting software development opportunity! Read on for more details:

Alion Science and Technology is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of a Lead Project Engineer for their Advanced Modeling and Simulation Technical Operation. This person would work with a team that manages high-visibility projects as well as establishing and maintaining best-practices within the organization for project management.

• Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility of integrated DoD IT solutions including network, hardware, software, and installations
• Determining project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel and tasks to phases and elements
• Authoring Standard Operating Procedures and process documentation
• Performing Requirements Management by data gathering and liaison with subject matter experts
• Determining project schedule by consulting with subject matter experts; studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements
• Maintaining project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems
• Preparing project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions
• Defining, generating, and reviewing project requirements documentation
• Communicating project status and milestones to government stakeholders, briefing technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Monitoring project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks
• Ensuring that project management and organizational processes are followed while submitting deliverables according to government-specified acceptance criteria

• 6+ years of experience in IT/ Project Management and a B.S./B.A. and 8+ years of experience
• In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.
• Experience managing complex project plans
• Experience working in a government contracting environment
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail
• Self-motivated and driven desire to succeed with minimal direction
• Ability to work both in a team and individually
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Delivering IT solutions for DoD departments and agencies; Experience with Navy networks and training programs either afloat or ashore
• Experience adapting project management processes to improve efficiency