Project Support Specialist
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation’s Experiment Lab, xLab, develops prototypes, instruments, pathfinders, and demonstration systems to address our customers’ hardest problems at the speed of need. We engage with our customers to conceptualize innovative solutions and deliver impactful products for ground and space and everything in between. Within xLab, the Office of Product Management is looking for a Project Support Specialist (Project Management Specialist II) to provide project support and track down critical information for the project management team. This team provides quality assurance and product assurance guidance and support that integrates industry best practices into an approach tailored for prototyping, continually adapting to meet project and customer needs. This position is based in El Segundo, CA., and requires at least 4 days onsite.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, business management or related field or 8 years or more of experience in project coordination
- Experience in an office environment
- Experience in MS Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel
- Experience working with project management teams
- Knowledge of Adobe Pro tools
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
- U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience in office management
- Experience in data management
- Proficiency in one or more of the following:
- Tableau
- Atlassian Tools (JIRA, Confluence)
- SharePoint
- Aerospace purchasing system
- Aerospace finance tracking system
- MS Project
- Database creation and management
Responsibilities
- Work with project teams on cost tracking, schedule tracking, hardware receipt tracking and document management
- Working with PM and OPM staff, document and maintain procedures and systems to support the xLab configuration management process
- Working with PM and OPM staff, help create and maintain database tools to track specific elements critical to xLab projects
- Support the development and maintenance of xLab metrics and historical data using various communication tools
- Ad-hoc general support to PM and OPM teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
