Project Coordinator-Sensing & Communication Systems (REQ 329)

PROJECT COORDINATOR – SENSING & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Overview

Applied Physical Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Project Coordinator to join our growing team . We are looking for an early-career professional who is organized, adaptable, curious, and eager to build a foundation in project management in a fast-paced environment focused on the research & development of advanced technologies . A successful candidate will work closely with project leadership teams and act as a n operational enabler to Principal Investigators , assisting them with a variety of efforts spanning project planning, tracking, reporting, finances, deliverables, and risk management , ultimately helping to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

This role offers visibility, growth potential, and the opportunity to add value to meaningful projects. This is a foundational role with the opportunity to evolve based on your strengths . W hether you come from a programmatic or technical background , we are interested in helping you grow into a versatile contributor with increasing levels of impact and respo nsibility .

APS is a growing research and development company specializing in advanced technology solutions for emerging challenges in both national security and commercial markets.

We work on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely together . At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded, and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the APS mission.

Job Functions And Responsibilities

Assist Principal Investigators and Project Teams in the following key areas:

• Project Lifecycle & Planning: updat ing master schedules and tracking against deadlines, assisting in project planning, updating project management tools and associated tracking elements
• Delivery & Execution: track ing daily progress of project workstreams, helping to ensur e team members meet milestones, prepar ing progress reports
• Resource & Financial Management: track ing project spending against budget, compar ing actuals to forecasts, coordinat ing resources with stakeholders to ensure task completion
• Stakeholder & Team Communication: coordinat ing between project members and vendors or subcontractors, distribut ing progress updates to stakeholders, managing and distributing meeting minutes, track ing and communicat ing action items, facilitat ing communication among team members and stakeholders
• Risk & Change Management: conduct ing basic risk monitoring to identify financial, schedule, or technical variance from plan and alert project leadership to potential impacts
  
  

Required Skills And Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree
• with 2 years of professional experience in project administration or a similar area , or an advanced degree (MBA or Masters) in project management.
• Strong communication skills, proficient at active listening and conveying status updates to various stakeholders, able to interface effectively between technical staff and project leadership
• Experience maintaining a project schedule, proficient with project management software, experience tracking technical deliverables and managing project artifacts
• Experience leading project-related meetings and tracking work from others
• Experience identifying potential bottlenecks and other risks in project schedules
• Strong organization skills, note taking, and following up on actions
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to work proactively and adapt in a cross functional, fast paced environment
  
  

Preferred Skills And Attributes

• E xperi ence supporting project management in a technical or research & development environment
• Prior experience supporting DoD or acquisition projects
• Experience working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Professional certification: C APM, D AWIA , or similar
• Experience in technical writing, system documentation & supporting new business proposals/bids
• Familiarity with engineering development, lifecycles and documentation standards
• Understanding of broader system integration , verification , and test planning processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and dynamically balance shifting priorities
• Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and organize daily schedules
• Experience in Dynamic s 365 P roject S ervice A utomation or P roject Operations
  
  

Location: Pawcatuck, CT | Groton, CT | Concord, MA

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com , fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

EOE: Vet/Disability

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