Project Coordinator - Cedar Rapids IA

VetJobs; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Coordinator to enable engineers and programs to succeed. This on-site role provides administrative, documentation, and process support to multiple engineering teams, including parts ordering and program task coordination.

The position requires a High School/GED and a U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoW Secret clearance. Strong MS Office skills and excellent organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.

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.
• Ordering and kitting of parts
• Coordinating builds with various labs and operations
• Tracking hardware assets

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Independence

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Atlassian

Oracle

DOORS

Subversion

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

• Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
• Secret
• U.S. Person Required
• Yes
• Travel Percentage
• 0%
• Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
• None
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Yes
• Is Relocation Available
• No

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions.

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, parts ordering, general inquiry and problem solving, application/tool support, and coordination of program tasks.

Job 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.
• Ordering and kitting of parts
• Coordinating builds with various labs and operations
• Tracking hardware assets

Auto req ID 484892BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Technical document writing
• Enviroment lab experience
• 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $60016 - $96026

City

Cedar Rapids

State

Iowa

Job Category

Technician

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems - Space & Mission Systems