Project Planning/Risk Management Analyst

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., (AMA) is seeking a full-time on-site Analyst 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 the Project/Program Manager. Provides support to the Project/Program Manager in planning, managing, and monitoring projects through its life cycle at the NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The successful applicant will live within a reasonable commuting distance from NASA AFRC and capable of supporting the contract in-person.

This is an onsite role at NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA and no relocation assistance is available.

Salary range: $69k-$72k

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with various Project Managers and within the Project Support Office to coordinate projects; develop schedules, reporting criteria and records; research and compile statistics and data for projects; may assist in writing narratives for reports.
• Identifies and resolves issues to eliminate or mitigate the occurrence of consequences that may impact the success of the project. For program compliance, designs and implements procedures to fulfill project objectives and criteria; may prepare memorandums; works with agencies to resolve concerns and issues.
• Monitors project timeline; tracks document submissions; creates, monitors and maintains audit files. Identifies, communicates and resolves risks.
• Coordinate projects; develop system for data collection, reporting criteria and records; research and compile statistics and data for projects; may assist in writing narratives for reports.
• Prepares monthly reports with associated footnotes. Evaluates and monitors the performance and efficiency of programs to ensure that program implementation is on target.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have an acute sense of ownership to provide scheduling and risk support for multiple projects and PMs and the ability to work within a diverse project team.
• Ability to work closely with specified personnel to facilitate effective planning and execution of critical objectives in a timely manner and adherence to plans and schedules.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.

US citizenship required.

Real ID or Passport required for access to work site.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religio