The Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University

Technical Engineering Project Manager (KEYPORT, WA)

US · Full-time

No sponsorship$116k-$254kDetected 74 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round100
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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Employer immigration record

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States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 20 Department of Labor filings, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Green-card follow-through: 100%

Of 9 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 0 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 425 days.94% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Files H-1B transfers

26 transfer filings in the last year, covering 26 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.
  • Your working location will be fully on-site located in Keyport, WA.
  • This role may require periodic travel to remote locations.

Requirements

  • If filled as Technical Engineering Project Manager (ARL) - Principal Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree8+ years of relevant experience
  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Nice to have

  • Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • Provide operational leadership and oversight for one or more technical projects and/or sub-portion(s) of a large program in alignment with customer requirements
  • Oversee and support project reviews, ensuring all required technical, managerial, and customer approvals are obtained
  • Balance a mix of technical and non-technical program responsibilities, applying both strategic insight and hands-on management
  • Ensure technical deliverables align with sponsor expectations, laboratory capabilities, and broader programmatic goals
  • track project performance metrics, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
  • Ensure project execution complies with internal policies, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations
  • Assist with the transition of research to development or field-ready systems by coordinating planning, demonstrations, and documentation

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $116,496.00 - $254,100.00.
  • Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
  • Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

Benefits

  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
  • In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
  • One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
  • For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
  • application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Ensure technical deliverables align with sponsor expectations, laboratory capabilities, and broader programmatic goals; track project performance metrics, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
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