Job Description

Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26199
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Teri Nightingale
406-994-3826
Classification Title Research Scientist and/or Research Engineers
Working Title MilTech Project Engineer II
Brief Position Overview
The MilTech Development and Integration Group (DIG) Project Engineer II will manage critical project aspects of multiple Department of Defense (DOD) R&D efforts, liaising between industry and the DOD to deliver results that make a real difference to the warfighter. Key elements to this role will include effective project task, cost, and schedule management, direct government partner engagement and communication throughout project lifecycles, identification and management of third-party resources, and coordination of procurement of goods and services to execute on project deliverables.
Position Number 4C0598, 4C0723, and 4C0729
Department MilTech
Division Office of Research and Economic Development
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary starting at $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
MilTech is a DOD and DHS Partnership Intermediary with the mission to accelerate the transition of new technology to the U.S. government. See for further information.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Bozeman-based MilTech Project Engineer II will utilize their strong project management experience, knowledge of government programs and projects, and familiarity with relevant State of Montana statutes and processes to ensure MilTech delivery teams successfully meet all project deliverables and customer expectations. This position is expected to regularly and simultaneously support a minimum of 3-5 active projects. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support team leadership in development, management, and execution of projects and deliverables, including monitoring all assigned projects, adhering to and adjusting project plans, reporting on tasks and budgets, and ensuring that milestones are met and deliverables align with customer expectations. Ensure accuracy, proper resource allocation, and quality of all assigned projects and tasks.
• Coordinating with team leadership, directly engage and communicate proactively and effectively with vendors and designated customer representatives to maintain relationships and support project work.
• Support project coordination, communication, and execution across the team, including effectively working with internal MilTech staff and subject matter experts (SMEs), MilTech Operations team, third-party SMEs, and key customer stakeholders to effectively meet the cost, schedule, and performance requirements of each project.
• Execute short- and long-term strategies of the Project Lead including identifying, engaging, and managing industry partners and subject matter experts.
• Work independently and in alignment with team leadership to creatively solve day-to-day project issues and strategically advance projects.
• Develop, maintain, and utilize knowledge of State of Montana, Montana State University, MilTech, and DOD procurement and operating policies and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Assist project team and MilTech Contracts team to identify and develop most effective Contracted Service Agreements (CSAs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Purchase Orders (POs), and/or Task Orders (TOs) in support of project deliverables.
• Assist in the MilTech development of new templates, tools, and methods to increase project efficiency, quality, and delivery.
• Travel to support projects as needed, working with customer and industry partners, ensuring the project is meeting cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Comply at all times with the MilTech Confidentiality Agreement governing non-disclosure of information encountered in the course of your duties, and the MilTech Technology Control Plan governing security and work controls. Both agreements will be signed by each employee and will remain in effect for the duration of MilTech employment.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD National Security Clearance and Common Access Card (CAC).

• Demonstrated project management experience of complex projects including the following:

• Direct engagement with government partners and industry customers on projects, including presentation of project status, leading of briefings, and other critical communications.
• Self-tasking in alignment with team leadership goals while identifying, coordinating, and managing resources to effectively meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Familiarity with appropriate available funding mechanisms and management of related project budgets, as well as applicable state and federal regulations.

• Demonstrated experience effectively multitasking and managing multiple different government partner projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Business Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Demonstrated experience working with MilTech and MSU finance and contracting processes.

• Demonstrated familiarity with government programs and terminology.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Represent MilTech in a professional manner when interacting with all stakeholders and personnel.
• Effectively execute all tasks to meet MilTech expectations for government partner engagement and relationship development and management.
• Possess excellent communication skills, communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Be able to adapt your communication style to best meet the needs of different customers.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently to identify, plan, organize, manage and execute projects and tasks, while understanding and aligning to team leadership goals.
• Be highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to rapidly respond to inquiries and requests.
• Possess the ability to quickly identify problems and formulate possible solutions.
• Be motivated to seek out information that enhances your understanding of MilTech projects. Exhibit good judgment, flexibility and innovation to respond to the needs of a wide variety of clients.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding and is based in the Bozeman, MT, office.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD National Security Clearance and Common Access Card (CAC), and/or meet other government-defined restrictions appropriate for work level and access. Other security-related requirements will include receiving favorable background checks by state and federal agencies pursuant to federal law and regulations.
Successful candidate must be able to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws, which may require proof that candidate is a U.S. person. Per 22 CFR 120.15, U.S. person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
This position requires ability to travel via all modes of transport when necessary to interact with DOD and/or DHS customers, including travel throughout the Continental United States as well as Alaska, Hawaii, U.S territories and possessions, and possibly other worldwide locations.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 3
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
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Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on November 28, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Skills Required