General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Project Administrator III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $75K — $95K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required; equivalent experience may substitute for education.
  • 6+ years of progressive project administration experience needed.
  • Deep understanding of project administration principles and techniques is essential.
  • Proven experience in organizing and coordinating work assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Leading Edge Café Coordinator in café operations, including event management and vendor relations.
  • Deliver exceptional personalized service in all interactions with internal and external customers.
  • Manage daily operations of ongoing projects, ensuring timely planning, design, and scheduling.
  • Communicate project milestones and delivery requirements to all key stakeholders.
  • Analyze data, develop solutions, and provide guidance to project managers and clients.
  • Make internal and external presentations as necessary to support project initiatives.
  • Coordinate customer business visits, handling logistics and fostering professional relationships.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours with a non-standard shift from 11am to 8pm.
  • Opportunity to provide direction to less experienced staff, fostering mentorship.
  • Engagement in dynamic events planning and execution.
  • Involvement in high-level leadership initiatives and projects.
  • Exposure to diverse operational functions within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

With general direction, this position is responsible for assisting with the administration of operational aspects of ongoing projects and people connection activities. Exercising judgment within generally defined precedents and policies, participates in developing plans to ensure that activities achieve desired results, initiates project(s), and participates in development of project design and schedule to meet overall objectives. Builds and maintains excellent relationships with internal / external customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Leading Edge Café Operations Specialist: assists the Leading Edge Café Coordinator in all aspects of operations for the Leading Edge Café. This includes but is not limited to coordinating with other GA&A departments, managing reservations, Process, Procedures, SharePoint, Events, Vendor Relationship Management, etc.
  • Customer Service: Provides extremely high level of personalized, meticulous service in all interactions and support activities regardless of level or role within the organization and outside of the organization (including external partners, vendors, etc.).
  • Daily Operations Management: Perform the day-to-day operations of ongoing projects, including planning, design, and scheduling.
  • Project Plan Integration and Analysis: Ensure project milestones and delivery requirements are met and communicate with all key parties involved.
  • Problem Solving and Guidance: Analyze data and situations, develop solutions, and guide actions with project managers, line managers, and clients.
  • Presentations: Make internal and external presentations as needed.
  • Support to Less Experienced Staff: Provide direction and support to less experienced professional staff.
  • Business Visitor Coordination: Assist with all aspects of customer business visits, both virtual and onsite. Cultivate professional relationships and cross collaboration with other departments that allow for immediate responses to scheduled and/or last-minute visit requests, enabling smooth coordination of essential services including but not limited to: ordering catering, booking conference rooms, arranging professional tour guides, creating agendas, booking transportation, escorting visitors, requesting event photography, processing visit requests for US and foreign visits, approve welcome signs, assist with badging, etc.
  • Facilities Tours Host & Escort: Assist with facility tours, providing informative experiences.
  • Event Planning and Execution: Support the planning and execution of functional and large company events such as the holiday year-end event, GA-ASI family picnic event, etc.
  • ASI Finance TV Support: Help evolve, mature, and sustain ASI Finance TV.
  • Leadership Initiatives Support: Assist senior leaders with project management activities, including recaps, action item management, and status updates.
  • Organizational Support: Support the organization with tactical tasks to optimize operational execution.
  • Confidentiality Maintenance: Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Safety Compliance: Work safely according to established procedures and practices.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Observe all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations during business conduct.
  • Other Project Administration and/or Organizational Services relevant/related duties and tasks as required.
  • This position will be on a non-standard shift, currently scheduled from 11am to 8pm.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional project administration experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Must demonstrate a complete understanding of project administration principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
  • Must have experience organizing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in an evolving environment while contributing to the development of new processes.
  • Must be customer focused and possess:
    • the ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems;
    • strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings;
    • strong interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface with other professionals;
    • good computer skills; and strong executive presence.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
  • Aptitude to learn and/or existing experience in M365 products (e.g., MS Forms, Excel, Project, Planner, Lists, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Online, etc.) is preferred.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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