What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT SUPPORT SPECIALIST-JD2 position at McLaughlin Research Corp?
McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking a Project Support Specialist who will support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport RI. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) is the United States Navy's full-spectrum research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support center for submarines, autonomous underwater systems, and offensive and defensive weapons systems associated with undersea warfare. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
The Project Support Specialist provides analytical, administrative, and programmatic support to technical teams at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport. Responsible for a broad variety of tasking and support for the team, including scheduling and participating in cross-organizational meetings, preparation and formatting of presentations, recording meeting minutes and action items, maintaining project schedules, managing processes, generation of documentation, tracking and reporting, configuration management, and other tasks as assigned. Position requires close coordination with the team as well as the ability to independently research and resolve issues. Position also requires communication with and coordination across multiple organizations and with high-ranking personnel. Must be capable of multitasking with precision and maintaining high level of productivity. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
Job Requirements:
- Scheduling and participating in cross-organizational meetings
- Preparation and formatting of presentations
- Recording meeting minutes and action items
- Maintaining project schedules
- Managing processes
- Generation of documentation, tracking and reporting, configuration management, and other tasks as assigned
- Position requires close coordination with the team as well as the ability to independently research and resolve issues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multitasking with precision and maintaining high level of productivity
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
McLaughlin Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, and train for all positions without regard to age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, pregnancy, minorities, genetic information, status as a person with a disability, amnesty or status as a protected veteran, and to base all such decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned, consistent with contractual requirements and all federal, state and, local laws.
EEO is the Law:
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
