Job Description
This is a full time position at the UDRI campus in Dayton, OH. The position is to provide assistance to the project management team supporting automation and robotics technologies. The work will primarily support government customers, but some industrial business may be supported as well. Specific work tasks include taking meeting minutes; updating and managing action items; preparing briefing slides; updating project management tools such as MS Project or Excel spreadsheets; setting up meetings and managing calendars. This will all be done to assist the project managers with managing all phases of a project and a program: Initiation, Definition and Planning, Execution, Implementation, Control and Closure. Further, this position would assist the project or program manager in managing cost, schedule, performance, risk, change and quality for all assigned projects and programs. This position will also support the financial objectives by assisting with forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in business or related field.
3 years' experience in an area of business management.
Experience with technical project management responsibilities including managing cost, schedule, performance, scope, risk, change and/or quality.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
-Credentialed as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) through the Project Management Institute or a Defense Acquisition University DAWIA level 1 (or higher) certification in project management.
-Working knowledge of US Air Force policies and procedures.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.