Project Analyst

Location: Melbourne FL, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.

Project Analyst

Melbourne, FL (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Project Analyst whose focus is to support the US Surface Radar domain Project Management Office implementation of radar programs.

In this position, the Project Analyst is responsible for assisting the project team in the execution of project related activities, including financial tasks and tracking deliverables. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Maintain relationships with internal departments as they relate to US Surface Radar domain projects and back office processes.
• Support Work Package Managers and Project Managers in maintaining an exceptionally strong Customer focus and delivering the right items/outcomes, on time, and on budget, to tight project schedules when required.
• Help ensure effective tools and processes are in place to ensure proper data management is in place as per Thales processes and standards. Assist with preparation of bids and in the production of regular Dashboards, Metrics and Project Status Reports.
• Coordinate onsite activities/meetings. Issue purchase requisitions and track the progress and status of both purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Contribute to the collaboration and relationship maintenance with team and customer. Provide travel coordination support to the project team. Prepare monthly travel invoices. Provide general administrative support to the US Surface Radar domain.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of employees via meetings, written communications and one-on-one communication. Interact and work with management/employees to promote teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field with a minimum of 1-4+ years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree in business administration or a related field with 0-2+ years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience in a project support role focused on analytical reporting.
• Excellent report writing and verbal communications skills. Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite. Sound interpersonal skills – good team player.
• Demonstrated self-starter. Attention to detail.

Special Position Requirements

• Travel: Please select this box if this position will require domestic and/or international travel to perform the essential functions of the position.  If checked, please indicate the frequency or percentage of travel. 10% of the time

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What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health and Dental plans. 
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period. 
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

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