Project Administrator

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

The GA-EMS Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Program office is looking for an EMALS/AAG Project Administrator to join our production program team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. With general direction, this position is responsible for the administration of the operational aspects of production projects and proposals. Exercising judgment within generally defined precedents and policies, participates in developing plans to ensure that activities achieve desired results, initiates proposals and projects, and participates in the development and execution of a project and schedule to meet overall objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers the daily operational aspects of one or more ongoing proposals and projects.
• Participates in the development, review, and update of proposal and project plans, estimates, and schedules.
• Integrates and analyzes proposal and project plans to ensure milestones and delivery requirements are met; ensures that all the key parties are advised.
• Analyzes data and situations, identifies issues and develops solutions with project managers, line managers and customers. Includes identifying material and functional resources needed to successfully execute recovery actions. Influences and guides on actions to be taken.
• Develops, reviews, and updates periodic management reports, presentations and metrics.
• Facilitates customer and management meetings for the presentation of proposal and project status, issues and solutions; may make internal and external presentations as required.
• Coordinates and executes task reporting, cost / schedule variance analysis, baseline change implementation, project metrics and other tasks with the responsible Cost Account Managers/Integrated Product Team Leads.
• Provides direction to program controls, scheduling and support staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must be a U.S. person to work in secured or export controlled areas.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and three or more years of progressive professional project administration experience.
• Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a general 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:
  • (1) the ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop solutions to a variety of problems;
  • (2) good analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings;
  • (3) good interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface with other professionals; and
  • (4) good computer skills.

Salary:$62,510 - $105,628