Project Control Analyst I

General Atomics•Poway, CA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Under close supervision and regular review, the Project Control Analyst I is responsible to assist in planning, tracking, and coordinating project schedules and budgets in the Electrical Engineering Department. Assists management by establishing and maintaining cost/schedule baseline and records roadblocks, assumptions, and ground rules for status communications. Will contribute to new business proposals by developing schedules and cost estimates while assisting with resource management. This position will participate in the development of mechanisms and tools for monitoring project progress and for intervention by executive management.

Requirements

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals.
Multitasking team player with a hands-on approach; experienced in formulating plans to resolve engineering problems.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of an associate's degree in business administration or a related discipline.
May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Must have a good understanding of project management processes and procedures, planning and scheduling methods, and budget management.
Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones and budgets.
Experience with Microsoft Sharepoint Administration and forms using Infopath.
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to work extended hours as required.
Understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience is desirable
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Assists with schedules, budgets, and project performance monitoring while monitoring project schedule, timeline, and milestones
Develop and maintain program plans, estimates, schedules, and engineering Statements of Work (SOW)
Provides direction and guidance of internal design controls and practices to design or technical staff
Communicate program requirements, specifications, and documentation in support of developing estimates and proposals for new and/or improved part and system designs, and the associated lab, ground, and flight test activities.
Assists with the development of the Integrated Master Schedule for assigned programs
Implements reporting procedures to evaluate project status, valuation of work in progress, and tracking of contract deliverables
Provides management with progress reports, proposals, and maintain service agreement across multi-disciplinary teams.
Will present to executive management clear, timely, and accurate information to make decisions on a weekly basis
Monitors and assures proper work approval authorization and charging assignments
Coordination of engineering resources as directed by management.