Project Administrator

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Administrator to join the Internal Communications team of our Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. With general supervision, this position is responsible for the administration of operational aspects of ongoing projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers daily operational aspects of one or more ongoing projects; participates in project plan development.
• Integrates and analyzes project plans to ensure milestones and delivery requirements are met; ensures that all the key parties are advised.
• Participates in problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Develops appropriate electronic and hard copy reports and records.
• Creates and maintains complex MS Excel charts for a multitude of different types of projects.
• May represent the organization with outside organizations.
• Provides direction to support staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• May travel to other GA-EMS work locations based on project needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional project administration experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a general understanding of project administration principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. Must have experience organizing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and, coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in an evolving environment while contributing to the development of new processes.
• Must be highly-proficient in MS Excel. Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop solutions to a variety of problems; (2) good analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings; (3) good interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface with other professionals; and (4) good computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.