Project Administrator
Poway, CaliforniaOverview
Corporate positions help our company operate at its maximum potential while providing the best service to all customers. Our corporate teams maintain a high level of collaboration across multiple departments and teams. Corporate roles include Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology Services (ITS), Accounting & Finance, and Contracts & Procurement.
Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 0 - 25
Success Profile
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- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Efficient
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Versatile
Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Administrator to join our Training Team in Poway, CA.
With general direction, this position is responsible for the administration of operational aspects of ongoing projects. 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Professional Development: Assist in the design and implementation of professional development programs that align with organizational goals.
- Instructor/Facilitator: Plan, lead, co-lead, and/or support executive engagement events and/or professional development programs as an instructor/facilitator.
- Mentoring: Support the coordination and facilitation of mentoring programs to foster leadership development and career growth.
- Technology and ASI Finance TV Support: Help evolve, mature, and sustain ASI Finance TV. Provide audio-visual support for meetings and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
- Measurement and Evaluation: Partner with senior team members to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on participant feedback and goals.
- Project Administration:
- Operations Assistance: Oversee the day-to-day operations of ongoing projects, including planning, execution, tracking, status, 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.
- Business Visitor Coordination: Coordinate all aspects of business visits, both virtual and onsite.
- Facilities Tours Host & Escort: Conduct (host or co-host) interactive facilities tours and/or serve as an escort on facility tours.
- Event Planning and Execution: Plan, lead, co-lead, and/or support the planning and execution of functional and company events.
- Support to Less Experienced Staff: Provide direction and support to less experienced professional staff.
- Other: Coordinate, lead, and/or support additional programs, activities, projects, and other assignments that align to the mission of the team and organization.
- 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.
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.
- Demonstrate a complete understanding of project administration principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
- Have experience organizing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
- Capable of understanding new concepts quickly and apply them in an evolving environment while contributing to the development of new processes.
- Be customer focused and preferably possess (or aptitude):
- 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;
- comfortable facilitating executive interactions, and
- facilitating professional development programs and facilities tours.
- The 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.
Salary:$73,700 - $128,780
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“General Atomics is a company that has provided amazing career opportunities. There is no limit to where you can go in this company.”– Shalena, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

“I consider myself an effective leader and manager who also cares about his team. I strive to support my team so they can ensure we are taking care of our customers.”– Uriah, Project Manager
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