Project Control Analyst I

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Project Control Analyst I in the Electrical Engineering Department in Poway, CA.

Under supervision, you will assist in planning, tracking, and coordinating project schedules and budgets, helping establish baselines and reporting progress to management. You will contribute to proposals by developing schedules and cost estimates, support resource management, and help create tools to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration or related field.
• Understanding of project management processes, planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Ability to organize and coordinate workloads to meet milestones and budgets.
• Experience with SharePoint Administration and InfoPath forms.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to work extended hours as required.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts is desirable.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist 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); Provide guidance on design controls to staff.
• Communicate program requirements, specs, and documentation for estimates and proposals for new/improved parts and designs and associated testing activities.
• Assist with development of Integrated Master Schedule for assigned programs.
• Implement reporting procedures to evaluate project status, valuation of WIP, and tracking of contract deliverables.
• Provide management with progress reports, proposals and maintain service agreements across multi-disciplinary teams; present to executives weekly.
• Monitor and assure proper work approval and charging allocations.
• Coordinate engineering resources as directed by management.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills enabling interface with other departments.
• Multitask as part of a team; formulate plans to resolve engineering problems.
• Observe laws, regulations and obligations on behalf of the Company.

Skills

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Budget management

Workload coordination

Communication & presentation

Team collaboration

Clearance (Desirable)

Education

Associate degree in business administration or related

Tools

SharePoint Administration

InfoPath

Job description

57360BR

Job Summary:

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. .

DUTIES AND 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.

• 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

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• 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.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

51,650

Pay Range High:

87,290

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.