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Description

Position Purpose

This position will work with an experienced program management team to develop project plans and schedules for large, complex aircraft projects. These projects will identify overall timeframes for project activities to meet the defined project objectives and establish the time phased cost. This position will host frequent meetings to review progress performance and prepare overall project status update documents for management. There will be frequent internal interaction, with some external interaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering project-related information to support the creation and development of project schedules and budgets
• Coordinate project review activity and status reporting for recurring project process and progress documentation utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Monitor performance to project milestones, deliverables throughout the life of the project
• Monitor and analyze cost control account performance, identifying variances and trends
• Prepare and present regular performance reports to stakeholders
• Collaborate with project team members to develop and implement corrective action plans
• Perform certain elementary level project task documentation and records such as project change documentation
• Understand and create various reports and analyses related to project performance
• Prepare Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL) in accordance with contract or policy frequency
• Lead Risk Assessment meetings and maintain risk documentation
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline and 3 years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education (e.g. Associates and 5 years project management experience)
• Previous experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry.
• Must have a good understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, budget management, as well as the ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Project.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) certification desired but not required.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) desired but not required.
• Must have reading, speaking, writing, and understanding skills in the English language.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, inquiry or discussion about compensation, or any other characteristic protected by law."