Program Support Assistant

Life Cycle Engineering · Philadelphia, PA · 1 wk ago

On-siteOTHRFull-time

Support a Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) program as a Program Support Assistant. Work directly with the program manager and technical project leads to ensure all required non-technical deliverables are completed on time.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain program/project financial databases
Create and improve existing task/financial tracking tools in Excel to support the Program Manager
Monitor program financial progress and make adjustments as needed while maintaining stakeholder communication, updates, and schedule impacts
Work with program managers to accurately report on financials and develop forecasting and execution of funds received
Assist in planning, developing, and updating presentations/reports & facilitating meetings
Provide financial and budgeting support; develop earned value analysis and metrics
Use dashboards and data manipulation in Excel to support analysis of efforts
Collect, track, monitor, and report on program expenditures (labor, overtime, travel, etc.)
Create metrics to identify spending trends in order to proactively manage funding
Track contract and material expenditures in accordance with program schedules
Assist technical leads with meeting preparation and scheduling

Requirements

Must be a US citizen with a current active DoD security clearance or be able to obtain one
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
1-3 years of relevant experience related to program support with financial understanding (Experience with DoD preferred but not required)
Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel (Financial and Logical formulas), Word, and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Superior verbal, grammatical, and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with and learn from engineering technical staff
Ability to multi-task and demonstrate effective time management skills
Ability to handle a high volume of work with accuracy and efficiency

Physical Demands

Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 15 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

About the Company

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way," which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for 17 years running.

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Benefits

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
Bonus Program for outstanding contributions
Employee Referral Program
Numerous Recognition Opportunities

Benefits may vary by business unit and location.