What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Administrator position at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
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.
The Project Administrator role will be part of the Proposal Cost Estimating (PCE) team, which is part of the larger Engineering Services organization within Hardware / Software Engineering. The primary role and responsibility to assist Program Managers in facilitating the Basis of Estimate (BOE) customer proposal process and associated tools.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 62,510 - 105,628
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.
The Project Administrator role will be part of the Proposal Cost Estimating (PCE) team, which is part of the larger Engineering Services organization within Hardware / Software Engineering. The primary role and responsibility to assist Program Managers in facilitating the Basis of Estimate (BOE) customer proposal process and associated tools.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in Proposal Kick Off meetings on behalf of PCE
- Manage several projects at any given time
- Assist colleagues in managing other projects as needed
- Create, manage, and update Excel files
- Repose proposal related artifacts and required documentation
- Provide process and tool guidance to functional department estimators
- Assist in identifying business process improvements and associated software tools
- Participate in testing of software enhancements of related proposal tools
- Provide proposal, process, and tool related training as required
- Communicate new processes and enhancements to functional estimators and Program Managers during Proposal Kick Off meetings
- Facilitate work related presentations as needed
- Perform detailed review of proposal projects to ensure compliance to Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and related proposal policies and procedures
- Interface frequently (daily) with cross-functional departments (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Flight Operations, Pricing, Contracts, Sustainment, and others as required)
- Participate in ad-hoc projects as directed by Supervisor, Manager, or Department
- Set priorities, schedule, and work quality expectations for others
- Additional duties and responsibilities as required or directed
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s 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
- Prior experience with Department of Defense proposal process and/or tools is highly desired
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts, principles, processes, requirements across a wide-spectrum of GA-ASI Work Instructions & Procedures, and US Government rules and regulations such as the FAR / DFAR
- Familiarity with FAR / DFAR is desired
- Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proven experience in handling fast-paced, dynamic situations where the ability to be flexible and adjust to those dynamics as part of a cross-functional team
- Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with a minimum of intermediate level MS Excel skills required
- Strong acumen for learning a variety of software tools
- Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and is a motivated self-starter
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
- Ability to work extended hours as required.
Salary range: 62,510 - 105,628
