Project Administrator, Hypersonic Weapons

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs, develops, and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS supports critical fleet, space systems, and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Administrator to join our Hypersonic Weapons Directorate in Huntsville, AL.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers daily operational aspects of one or more ongoing projects
• Participates in project plan development
• Integrates and analyzes project plans to ensure milestones and delivery requirements are met
• Serves as a liaison between project managers, line managers, and clients
• Develops appropriate electronic and hard copy reports and records
• Makes presentations to outside organizations
• Provides guidance to less experienced professional staff
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field 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
• The ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop solutions to a variety of problems
• Good analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings
• Good interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface with other professionals; and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ability to learn new tools quickly
• Able to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required