Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.

ProjectSpecialist

$72–82k Edwards, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Project Specialist at Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.. Skills: Project scheduling, Risk management, Project planning, Project control. Coordinate projects. Develop schedules”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Risk identification; Risk mitigation; Schedule risk analysis; Problem resolution

Eligibility Requirements

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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