NSM Project Coordinator

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent player in the defense sector, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, is seeking a dedicated NSM Project Coordinator to support its project management team in Alexandria, Virginia. This full-time position involves maintaining project documentation, managing logistics, and ensuring compliance with ITAR regulations while working on international contracts. The successful candidate will have a strong background in project administration, teamwork, and flexibility in adapting to changing priorities.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• 3-5 years USG support experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support project management tasks related to contract execution.
• Update and maintain project documents and plans.
• Coordinate in-house activities and customer meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Job description

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$85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a full-time NSM Project Coordinator. The NSM Project Coordinator will support project management tasks related to USG contract execution and missile deliveries. The project coordinator will support an international project team in contract planning and progress monitoring.

PRIMARY ROLES:

Program Administration - responsible for updating and maintaining project documents including deliverables, project plans, reports, notifications and other communication materials. Responsible for managing the action item lists, project plans, project archives, including correspondence, e-mails, etc.

• Monitoring purchasing status, production status, test, deliveries, etc. both internally and externally.
• Prepare and distribute periodic report according to periodicity requirements.
• Organize, distribute and archive project notes.
• Planning and facilitating project meetings, preparation of meeting minutes.
• Participation in customer meetings, including internationally.
• Assist in coordinating resources, travel, applications, equipment, etc.
• Coordinate in-house activities and arrangements such as meetings with customers, visits and social events.
• Prepare and follow up on Requests for Visit.
• Facilitate communication and cooperation within the project and towards the Customer.
• Delivery support - support planning, coordination and follow-up activities related to deliveries of the contract.
• Make necessary certificates and dispatch papers related to deliveries.
• Establish a Delivery Matrix.
• Ensure deliveries comply with ITAR regulations.
• Coordinate all activities towards outbound logistics.
• Establish shipping documents (Packing List and Customs Invoice).
• Establish (internal and external) transportation plans for classified shipments.
• Monitor the shipping and inform the project and Customer.
• Responsible for supporting the Risk and Opportunity Management process in the project, including maintenance of a Risk Register.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS).

NUMBER OF YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Three (3) – Five (5) years USG staff support; knowledge of USN Surface Warfare operations preferred.

OTHER POSITION CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must have or be able to obtain a US Passport.
• Ability to travel, both internationally and domestically. Trips will range from 1-2 weeks in duration.
• After initial onboarding and training, travel will be approximately 15-20% of the time.
• Must be able to work as part of a team; positive “can-do” attitude.
• Flexible in ability to change priorities in order to accomplish changing team/corporate deadlines and goals.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT:

To comply with U.S. national security policy, employee must be a U.S. Person as defined in 22CFR120.15 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Specifically, a U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is part of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), an international knowledge-based group that supplies high technology systems and solutions to its customers engaged in oil and gas production, the merchant marine, and the defense and aerospace industries. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. performs final assembly and testing of Remote Weapon Stations. The company also performs repair and overhaul (R&O) of Remote Weapon Stations that come back from field operations.

In addition to competitive wages, we provide an excellent package of benefits, which presently includes company-paid health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with competitive match, a 9/80 work schedule, life insurance, sick time and paid time off (PTO).

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• 9/80 Schedule
• Travel required: Approximately 15-20%

This position is a Hybrid work schedule with some days required onsite at our Alexandria, VA office location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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