Program Coordinator, ASSURE

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Reviews scope, budgets, and reports for ASSURE related research proposals and projects. Works with government and commercial partners, academic partners, and other research stakeholders to track research progress and budget milestones and follow project schedule. Ensures all proposals and projects meet applicable deadlines, budgets, and high-quality standards. The Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) is comprised of 29 of the world’s leading research institutions and more than a hundred leading industry and government partners. ASSURE members are core to four FAA UAS test sites, lead four FAA research centers, and have a multitude of UAS ranging from small drones below 55 pounds to the largest UAS at any US academic institution at 1800 pounds. This alliance features expertise across a broad spectrum of research areas, including: Air traffic control interoperability, UAS airport ground operations, control and communications, detect and avoid, human factors, UAS noise reduction, UAS wake signatures, unmanned aircraft pilot training and certification, low altitude operations safety, spectrum management and UAS traffic management. ASSURE possesses the expertise, experience, and influence that the FAA Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems demands.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or other technical field.
Three (3) years related experience in Project Coordination/Management
Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
Experience in managing projects and leading project teams.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products, and other computer-based programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational skills to include time management and multi-tasking.

Nice To Haves

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, or higher (i.e. Project Management Professionals (PMP) Certification)
Three (3) years related experience in project coordination of aviation, systems design, engineering, research & development, test and evaluation of unmanned aircraft, or applicable systems related fields.
Experience in reading and understanding research reports.
Direct work experience in aviation and UAS aircraft, component and control systems.
Experience working with federal, state, local, and academic entities related to aviation and UAS.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project management activities for ASSURE related projects.
Work closely with FAA, research sponsors, ASSURE partners, and other UAS related partners.
Track proposal and project deadlines.
Complete pre-proposal paperwork required by the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Ensure project organization and plan execution.
Provide guidance to researchers and stakeholders as directed by the Technical Director of Research.
Review reports for proper formatting and template usage and provide feedback and recommendations.
Monitor and report progress of research tasks and deliverables.
Track project issues and risks.
Participate in all ASSURE research meetings.
Prepare and submit appropriate progress and summary reports as specified.
Support the mission of ASSURE, MSU, and the FAA.
Perform related duties as assigned.