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ASRC Federal Holding Company Project Specialist (supporting Air Force Research Lab) in Edwards AFB, California

ASRC Federal requires a highly motivated Project Specialist to support the ASTROS Contract. Be a part of the team that is at the forefront of developing public/private partnerships supporting in-space propulsion and rocket-powered research & testing at a one-of-a-kind national testing facility. The ideal candidate has an interest, a passion, and possibly some experience in project management. ASRC Federal is supporting cutting edge propulsion systems testing at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and we are looking for the best people to be a part of this research.

  • Ensure communication is occurring between vendors, customers, ASRC team mates and associated projects.

  • Review and understand the requirements of the assigned project.

  • Build project requirements list and post updates continually until project is complete.

  • Assist in the development of business proposals

  • Assist in the development of complex cost estimates

  • Assist in the management of, and report weekly project costs to contract management and customers, ensuring transparency and adherence to budget constraints.

  • Detailed documentation and organization of project information.

  • Reviewing project schedules with meeting milestones in mind.

  • Monitor resource management.

  • Organize and lead regular meetings with the project team to obtain updates, identify issues, and drive progress.

  • Report project successes to contract management.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This position is offering a pay range of $65,000 - $96,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Requirements :

  • Experience using MS OneNote, Teams and SharePoint

  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel

  • Experience in managing project finance

  • Must have great customer service skills and able to communicate the status of project and understand deadlines

  • Must have the ability and comfortability to present, both online and live in-person, to anywhere from 2 to 300 people

  • Must have ability to manage a defined schedule and communicate any deviations

  • Prompt and steady attendance is vital to the success of this position

  • Must possess strong computer skills, including the ability to set up equipment for presentations and troubleshoot basic technical issues independently

  • Experience in a CRM management tool, i.e. Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk

  • Must have a valid CA driver's license

  • Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance

Education

  • High School diploma

  • 4-5 years relevant experience in executive assistance, office administration, project management, etc

  • Relevant College Degree can count towards experience

  • Completion of Technical Courses (i.e. Excel, MS Project, Agile/Scrum, Contract Management or similar subjects).

Attendance is critical at all times during normal duty hours. Work outside of normal duty hours may be required with as little as one hour advance notice.

Other Essential Functions:

  • Must be able to communicate (verbal and written) skills; able to understand and follow instructions.

  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

  • Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and demonstrate leadership that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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