Technical Assistant 2, Program Management

As the Engineer, Manufacturing 1 here's the work you'll do:

The Program Management Technical Assistant (PMTA) 2 reports to the Director of Program Management and provides diverse support to the Program Management team. This role is responsible for facilitating the planning and coordination of activities to ensure that the team’s goals and objectives are achieved within established timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards. The PMTA 2 may also be assigned to lead and/or assist

with managing various programs, operating under the guidance of the primary Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the Program Manager by planning, organizing, and coordinating cross-functional activities within a matrixed organization to meet both customer and company objectives for assigned programs and projects. Responsibilities include managing the Risk and Opportunity Program, coordinating customer visits, leading meetings on behalf of the Program Manager, and overseeing schedules and deliverables for the Program Management Team.
• Engages with customers to understand their needs and expectations, strengthen relationships, enhance the company's credibility, and drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Applies established project management methodologies and tools (as outlined in the skills section) to effectively lead and assist with managing projects and programs from initiation through completion.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing technical documentation including SOWs, risk registers, and status reports.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills and strong presentation skills; Ability to represent the company in a professional manner to win customer confidence; Ability to understand and communicate technical issues.
• Ability to learn and use Formal project management process and tools (project justification and approval, ROI/IRR, charter, SOW, risk assessment, WBS, schedule, budget, variance reporting & corrective action, team meetings, closeout) to lead and manage programs and projects.
• Ability to problem solve using quantitative and qualitative approaches. Deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Organized in approach to work. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency in Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and other software programs is needed.
• Ability to understand and assist program managers with preparing proposals, cost estimates and with contract negotiation; Must be Proactive and respond promptly to customer needs both internal and external. Ability to Maintain confidentiality. Excellent listening skills required; Responds well to questions. Has excellent phone skills. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree-Related Degree OR Unrelated Degree with 2 plus years of Project Management experience OR 1 year Direct PMTA experience. 
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant.
• Government Secret Clearance may be required

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $61,680 - $92,520. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employee's and it shows!!

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley)
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

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-Talent Acquisition Partner: Fantasia Jacobs-Fuller