Engineering Administrator

Advantage Technical • Full-time • Columbia, Maryland, United States • $33 - $35 / hour • 1m ago

Defense Program/Engineering Administrator – Columbia, MD

Pay: $33.00–$35.00/hr
Position Type:12-Month Contract-to-Hire
Location: (Onsite) Columbia, MD

Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional ready to support high-impact defense programs? Advantage Technical is hiring a Program Administrator to join a mission-driven team supporting DOD and intelligence community programs.

What You'll Do (Job Duties)

Support day-to-day program management using Microsoft Project for scheduling, milestone tracking, and work breakdown structure development
Assist with program planning, budgeting, and spend plan development
Generate program work packages and define task responsibilities through Work Authorization Documents
Monitor and report cost, schedule, and performance against baseline; conduct variance analysis and implement corrective action plans
Gather, compile, and analyze financial, labor, material, and schedule data; maintain dashboard statistics and CDRL tracking
Interface with customers, subcontractors, and internal departments to support program execution

What You Bring (Qualifications and Requirements)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business, or a related field — or equivalent education and experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
Experience in program or project administration within a defense or government contracting environment
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on-site in Columbia, MD; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay with weekly direct deposits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Optional 401(k)

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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