Job Title: Mid-Level Project Engineer
Location: Longmont, CO
Work Schedule: Hybrid (On-site 2 days/week, 40 hours/week)
Clearance: No security clearance required
Salary: $105K – $120K
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented mid-level Project Engineer (5+ years of experience) to join our team in Longmont, Colorado. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and tracking various project activities using Agile methodologies. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are clearly defined, monitored, and successfully executed.
This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week on-site at the Fordham location.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and progress tracking using MS Project, Jira, and other Agile tools.
Manage and update project documentation, including tasks, stories, metrics, and timelines.
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and analysis.
Generate and maintain reports using Advanced Excel for tracking project health, performance metrics, and key deliverables.
Create visual presentations and schedules using OnePager and MS Office tools.
Collaborate with engineering and management teams to define and monitor key milestones and deliverables.
Proactively identify risks and issues and assist in mitigation planning.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Proficiency with:
MS Project
Advanced Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and macros)
Jira
OnePager
MS Office Suite
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience generating and managing project metrics and reporting tools.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Prior experience in the OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared) domain.
Knowledge of government contract reporting requirements and structured project life cycles.
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *