Senior Tech, Engineering Project Assistant (Onsite)
About The Position
The Engineering Project Assistant (EPA) will be responsible for assisting software and systems engineers with administrative, documentation, process, and general engineering related support activities. Individuals must demonstrate the ability to support several engineers, providing the wide variety of administrative and computer skills to assist engineering projects. Assignments typically include: Preliminary document formatting and preparation utilizing computing resources with a variety of applications. Performs as primary engineering support focal point for inquiries and problem resolution during the artifact pre-release phase. Support to the release and revision phases of the engineering development cycle. Performs project non-technical duties. Serves as process and tool expert for engineering design teams. Must possess ability to coordinate and lead activities as well as strong organization and analytical skills.
Requirements
- Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as O365 Outlook.
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, DOORs, SharePoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Highly detail oriented.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on teams in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to receive work from peers, engineers and managers.
- Able to retain information quickly.
- Proactive self-starter.
Responsibilities
- Edits format of software/systems documentation.
- Verifies change requests are in the proper state and implements into documentation.
- Performs data conversion using various application media for software development or project file maintenance.
- Provides tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools.
- Generate reports as required.
- Interfaces with engineers and engineering managers to create/edit documentation.
- Ensures compliance with the Third-Party Intellectual Property process.
- Collects metrics and supports the preparation of presentation materials for analysis.
- Works with Engineering to train on processes and tools.
- Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvements.
- Assists in tracking action items and tasks in the change management process.
- Supports the Bid & Proposal process, assisting in bid narratives and bid reviews.
- Acts as primary focal and liaison for program support, across engineering and other departments.
- Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels.
- Generally, works on assignments which are given by the engineering teams.
- Works with engineering teams to effectively resolve issues.
- Edits format of required documentation.
- Prepares presentations.
- Often facilitates internal and/or external meetings.
- Facilitates and manages program peer review process.
- Executes software and document releases.
- Manages and supports program JIRA/Confluence needs.
- Executes customer submittals via customer approved file transfer process.
- Participates in status meetings.
- Change Control Board (CCB) coordination/meeting minutes/tracking/action items.
- Performs daily Data Transfer Agent duties within several engineering labs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
