Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Project Specialist to support production, facilities, and construction projects conducted at the Holston and Radford Army Ammunition Plants.  In this role the Project Specialist will provide direct support to Program and Project Managers across the full spectrum of project execution including proposal generation, cost and schedule management, project monitoring and control, Procurement activities, subcontract management, quality control, communications, risks/opportunities management, scope/change management, functional support coordination (Engineering, Safety, Environmental, Security, etc.), and the preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, and other supporting documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Support interface with subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget constraints
• Support development of project schedules, work packages, and execution plans
• Partner with Procurement Department to obtain bid quotations from subcontract and materials suppliers
• Track and report project cost and schedule performance
• Prepare and update project documents
• Coordinate project activities, resources, and information to support project success
• Manage team member communications including requests, alerts, and reminders
• Monitor project progress and handle issues as they arise
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all project members
• Maintain project document archive
• Support preparation of meeting minutes, action item tracking, and presentation development
• Support preparation and track project deliverables
• Support engagement across cross-functional teams
• Prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities to meet deadlines
• Understand requirements of the project team and participate in collaborative problem solving
• Track and report RFI’s, Submittals, Change Orders, and Payment Milestones as required

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Ability to support planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Ability to monitor performance through KPIs/metrics and identify risks and opportunities
• Ability to effectively work with subcontractors and cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience in Project Management/Project Execution
• Experience in DoD, Chemical Manufacturing, or Industrial Construction  

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.