Specialist, Project Support, AO

About American Ordnance

At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond. With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://aollc.biz

Job Summary

The Project Support Specialist (PSS) supports the Project Director/Manager with all aspects of the project. The PSS, under the direction of the Project Director/Manager, works with the project team to facilitate and supervise day-to-day management of the project, including, but not limited to; working with the team to provide schedule updates, cost and financial updates, managing of contract data submittals, scheduling of meetings, capturing and publishing meeting minutes, and creation and publishing agendas and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Under the authority and direction of the Project Director/Manager, facilitate and supervise day-to-day project management activities for the project
• Lead project team in providing updates to schedule, cost and change in scope updates
• Manage contract data submittals and project data repository
• Work with project controls to compile and review project metrics, providing reports to project and American Ordnance leadership
• Support bids, to include development of Statement of Works, Work Breakdown Structures, Integrated Master Scheduler generation, and pricing, during the design and construction phase of the project.
• Perform administrative support functions for the project, including, but not limited to; generation of purchase requests, scheduling of meetings, capturing and publishing meeting minutes, and creation and publishing agendas and presentation.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Strong desire to progress into a Project Manager leadership role
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Knowledge of accounting and financial management is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree is a plus.
• Length of Experience: 3 years experience working in a project or program environment.
• Certifications: PMP is a plus.
• Reviewing government contracts is a plus.

 

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $61,680 to $92,520. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements)

 

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Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

•    Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.

•    Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)

•    Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)

•    Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)

•    Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds

•    Walking

•    Repetitive motion of any part of the body

•    Kneeling, crouching or crawling

•    Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling mo