Functional Support Specialist

BAE Systems•Durham, NC

8d•$56,401 - $95,881•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of activities in support of the Facilities function for a specific project/business/technical unit. Provides support to external and internal customers. Acts as a liaison between BAE internal employees and customers. Gathers, collects, records, tracks, and verifies data and information from multiple sources. Possesses knowledge of project planning and project management practices and procedures, as well as plant engineering and procedures supporting building operations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with one year experience or HS degree with 3+ years relevant work experience.
Proficient in MS office tools including database manipulation, advanced experience in Excel, Access, and Word.
Organizational, planning, and communications skills bolstered by a collaborative work environment.
Tact, accuracy, judgment, high level of initiative, and superior interpersonal skills.
Thorough understanding of business practices and procedures and the ability to interface well with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

Represents Facilities organizational unit on project and plant engineering administrative matters.
Compiles technical, financial, and other data using various database programs for inclusion in reports or presentation materials.
Maintains tactical responsibility for tracking financials and follow-up on timelines and deliverables.
Places orders with procurement and acts as a material coordinator on behalf of facility project managers/leads and plant engineering team members.
Makes appointments, meeting arrangements, and coordinates activities between program management, customers, and outside parties.
Coordinates travel arrangements, calendar updates, and expense submission.
Utilizes internal work order system to implement, track, close work orders, and run reports.
Assists Plant Engineering managers with budget tracking and expense analysis for assigned building occupancy accounts.