Architecture Project Engineer with Security Clearance

Title: Project Engineer Location: St. Louis, MO / Alexandria, VA / Chantilly, VA Required Clearance: Top Secret (with ability to obtain SCI) Employment Type: Full-Time Regular Shift: Day Travel: No Company Overview: We are Ennoble First-the people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity. Position Description: Ennoble First is seeking a motivated SE Architecture Project Engineer to manage and support large-scale information technology projects. The successful candidate will use critical thinking and proven scheduling methods to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while meeting all scope and risk requirements. This individual will collaborate across teams and stakeholders to track performance, provide project data, and support strategic planning initiatives. Primary Responsibilities: Collaborate with Product Owners and Leads to develop and maintain project schedules
Conduct schedule analyses and audits to ensure project integrity
Track task dependencies, milestones, resource allocations, and cost estimates
Perform risk, issue, and opportunity assessments throughout the project lifecycle
Create, manage, and maintain scheduling databases for projects and programs
Offer strategic recommendations based on critical path and performance analysis
Develop and report schedule baselines and updates for management visibility
Conduct recovery planning and alternative course of action analysis
Participate in project estimate-to-complete (ETC) development and earned value assessments
Use Microsoft Project and other tools to generate high-quality forward-looking reports
Support meetings, document action items, and ensure schedule standards compliance Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related field, plus 4+ years of experience (may substitute additional experience in lieu of degree)
Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI
Strong experience with Microsoft Project for schedule development and tracking
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical leadership
Excellent organizational, research, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
Experience in project management office environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with project performance metrics, earned value, and baseline control Preferred Qualifications: SAFe Agile certifications
Experience as Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Product Manager
Familiarity with ArcGIS/geospatial tools and AWS/cloud platforms
Project management certifications (PMP, CAPM, SP, etc.)
Experience with Microsoft Project Web App (PWA), Structured Solutions Inc. tools, and Monte Carlo analysis
Experience using tools such as Power BI, pivot tables, macros, and linking Microsoft Project with Jira and Confluence
Previous support to NGA or Intelligence Community customers Pay Range: $85,000-$130,000 The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Ennoble First participates in E-Verify. The information below will be listed on our website's careers landing page. EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.