Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.
ProjectSpecialist
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“Project Specialist at Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.. Skills: Project scheduling, Risk management, Project planning, Project control. Coordinate projects. Develop schedules”
Industry & Context.
Risk identification; Risk mitigation; Schedule risk analysis; Problem resolution
U. S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Effective English communication, Security clearance, System access
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2 years of experience in Project Management
Nice to Have
Project scheduling support in government contracting, Risk management support in government contracting, Project scheduling support in aerospace research, Risk management support in aerospace research, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) minimum 5 years, Familiarity with NASA project management policies, Experience with NASA systems and tools, Develop, build, and maintain integrated project schedules, Facilitate schedule build sessions, Facilitate risk reviews with senior program leadership, Identify schedule risks, Assess schedule risk impacts, Recommend schedule mitigation strategies, Work closely with specified personnel, Work with minimal supervision, Work with no supervision, Prepare technical briefings for management, Prepare technical reports for management, Prepare schedule metrics for management, Prepare technical briefings for senior leadership, Prepare technical reports for senior leadership, Prepare schedule metrics for senior leadership, Support flight research programs, Support aeronautics programs, Support aerospace research programs
What You'll Do.
Develop reporting criteria
Build project schedules
Maintain project schedules
Revise project schedules
Facilitate schedule build sessions
Facilitate schedule revision sessions
Develop systems for data collection
Develop reporting criteria systems
Write narratives for reports
Monitor project timelines
Track document submissions
Analyze schedule performance
Present schedule metrics
Present schedule analysis
Support planning systems
Support control systems
Coordinate scheduling support
Model schedule structures
Evaluate schedule structures
Advise on scheduling approaches
Provide scheduling support
Identify programmatic risks
Identify programmatic issues
Communicate programmatic risks
Communicate programmatic issues
Resolve programmatic risks
Resolve programmatic issues
Mitigate risk consequences
Facilitate risk reviews
Present risk analysis findings
Evaluate risks to project missions
Evaluate risks to project objectives
Anticipate safety risks
Assess likelihood of project success
Assess associated risks
Provide insight regarding schedule updates
Provide insight regarding potential slips
Provide insight regarding upcoming risks
Design procedures to fulfill objectives
Design procedures to fulfill criteria
Resolve concerns with agencies
Resolve issues with agencies
Prepare monthly reports
Evaluate program performance
Monitor program performance
Ensure implementation is on target
Brief management on action items
Brief management on metrics
Assist with technical reports
Assist with technical presentations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Project Managers; Project Support Office; Program leadership; Chief engineers; Project Managers; Key stakeholders; Project Managers; Specified personnel; Diverse project team
Communication Scope
English communication; Technical reports; Technical presentations; Written communication; Verbal communication; Technical briefings
Process & Methodology
Project schedule creation, Project schedule maintenance, Risk identification, Risk monitoring, Data review, Reporting, Project coordination, Project planning, Project control, Schedule development, Risk assessment, Performance monitoring, Efficiency evaluation
Full Job Description
_**Job Description:**_ Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking a full-time, on-site Project Specialist, to perform a variety of project administration support services involving project schedule creation and maintenance, risk identification and monitoring, data review, reporting, project coordination, and other related duties in support of NASA Program/Project Managers. The selected candidate will support NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center's (AFRC) Business and Program Analysis Support Branch, providing expert-level scheduling, risk management, and planning and control services across a broad portfolio of aerospace research projects spanning all phases of the NASA agency life cycle. This is a full-time, on-site position; remote work is not offered. The successful applicant will live within a reasonable commuting distance from NASA AFRC and be capable of supporting the contract in-person. No relocation funding is available. This is a contingent role based on AMA obtaining the work Salary range: $72,000 - $82,000 Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. All personnel must be capable of effectively communicating in English to perform assigned duties. Security clearance or system access requirements will be specified per project assignment, as applicable. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Project Planning & Control (PP&C)** * Work closely with various Project Managers and within the Project Support Office to coordinate projects and develop schedules, reporting criteria, and records. * Develop, build, maintain, and revise project schedules in support of multiple concurrent AFRC programs and projects. * Facilitate schedule build and revision sessions with Project Managers, program leadership, and chief engineers. * Develop systems for data collection, reporting criteria, and records; research and compile statistics and data for projects; assist in writing narratives for reports as needed. * Monitor project timelines, track document submissions, and create, mon
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