Project Coordinator

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

10d•$60,016 - $96,026

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a Project Coordinator, where you’ll play a vital role in enabling our engineers and programs to succeed. As a highly organized and tech-savvy professional, you’ll provide a wide variety of administrative, documentation, and process support to multiple engineering teams, ensuring seamless project execution. Assignments typically include non-technical documentation support, general inquiry and problem solving, application/tool support, and coordination of program tasks. If you’re a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting high functioning and fast paced teams, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years work experience
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen
Candidate must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance
Proficient in MS Office products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Detail oriented with ability to prioritize tasks
Strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work independently to support multiple teams and tasks
Ability to retain information quickly
Self-starter
Experience with customer service or support
Tool Experience Desired but Not Required: Atlassian Oracle DOORS Subversion

Responsibilities

Edit and format engineering documentation. Interfaces with technicians, engineers and engineering managers to create/edit documentation. Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implemented into documentation.
Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools. Generates reports as required.
Supports preparation of presentations.
Assists in the collection of metrics and prepares presentation materials for analysis.
Assists the Project Engineers with various project management tasks as required.
Assists in tracking action items, risk management tools, and tasks in the change management tools.
Supports the Bid & Proposal process, assisting in bid narratives and bid reviews.
Administer the engineering change management process, including facilitating stakeholder reviews
Assists in managing classified laboratory needs, including secure data transfers
Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments
Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels in own area of expertise.
Generally works on moderately difficult assignments which are given in terms of objectives to be accomplished and priorities to be followed. Requires judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
Assists the Project Engineers in tracking and/or maintenance of program/project schedules, milestone performance, and financial metrics.
Assists the Project Engineers in managing daily tasking via JIRA or other tools
Coordinates the interaction of project/program team and support functions to communicate schedule and status.
Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Often acts as a facilitator and team leader.
Represents organization as a prime contact on projects, coordinating activities of support personnel and communicating effectively.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.