Job SummaryThis position will support the administration of a technology innovation group. The candidate will support the execution of multiple, concurrent projects by providing administrative support to the execution teams including Program Managers, Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians. The candidate will support the team through the development, tracking, and execution of project plans to ensure that activities achieve desired results withing the allocated schedule and budget.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Administers daily operational aspects of one or more ongoing projects; participates in project plan development, design and schedule.
- Integrates and analyzes project plans to ensure milestones and delivery requirements are met; ensures that all the key parties are advised.
- Analyzes data and situations and develops solutions with project managers, line managers and clients; influences and guides on actions to be taken.
- Develops appropriate electronic and hard copy reports and records.
- Represent the organization as a prime contact with outside organizations; may make internal and external presentations as required.
- Provides direction to support and less experienced professional staff.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
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 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 with competing priorities.
- 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.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
- Provides direction to support and less experienced professional staff.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance required.
