Project Coordinator I

About the Role

As a Project Coordinator I, you will support the execution of projects by coordinating project activities, resources, and schedules. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and resources.
• Assist in breaking down projects into actionable tasks and setting timeframes.
• Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate project execution.
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
• Monitor project progress and address issues as they arise.
• Prepare project documentation, plans, and status reports.
• Support budget preparation and financial reporting.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Basic MS Office Skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated ownership of tasks, organization skills and attention to detail.
• Possess strong communication and client-facing, teamwork skills.
• Agility and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with program execution.
• Results driven regardless the task.
• Self-motivated.
• Soft skills, business sense.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior Experience with:
• Development of proposals to include administrative tasks as assigned.
• Data entry into Project Management (PM) Systems.
• Collaborating with internal Leadership, vendors, suppliers, other stakeholders, and internal teams, such as Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Tech Leads, and Project Administrators (PAs) to ensure program activities will accomplish objectives.
• Conflict resolution especially those related to resource assignments.
• Monitoring project progress against baseline schedule and facilitating process improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
• Strong hand/finger dexterity for typing and document handling.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Security Clearance

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required.