What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator — Aerospace & Defense Programs position at Bascom Hunter Technologies?
Project Coordinator — Aerospace & Defense Programs
Positions located in Glendale AZ and Baton Rouge LA
Bascom Hunter is a technology-driven engineering company headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing advanced systems and components for Aerospace & Defense (A&D) applications. Our specialties include environmental control systems, power management solutions, and integrated electronic systems for mission-critical operations. We pride ourselves on delivering precision-engineered, reliable solutions in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
Position Overview
Bascom Hunter is seeking Project Coordinators to join our growing team. This in-person role provides administrative and organizational support to our Program Management and Engineering teams on active Aerospace & Defense projects.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator, capable of juggling multiple administrative tasks and timelines while keeping projects on track. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment and enjoys working as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to Program Managers and project teams, including meeting scheduling, status tracking, and documentation.
- Maintain project schedules, task lists, and action item logs, ensuring timely updates and distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with the preparation, formatting, and submission of project deliverables, reports, presentations, and proposals.
- Track project milestones, deadlines, and dependencies, helping to identify risks or delays and communicate updates.
- Coordinate meetings, customer communications, and vendor interactions, ensuring clear documentation of discussions and next steps.
- Organize and manage program records, documentation, and configuration control files in accordance with company standards.
- Support purchasing, shipping, and logistics activities related to program schedules and deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required).
- 2 years of experience in a project coordination, administrative, or office management role (experience in technical, engineering, or defense environments a plus).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort with project management tools and online collaboration platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- U.S. Citizenship required (due to DoD contract requirements).
- Position is 100% on-site.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting technical, engineering, or government contract programs.
- Familiarity with document control processes, scheduling tools, or program management software.
- Basic understanding of purchasing, procurement, or logistics coordination.
Why Join Us?
- Contribute to meaningful Aerospace & Defense projects that support national security and advanced technology.
- Be part of a close-knit, agile team where your organizational skills and attention to detail directly impact program success.
- Gain exposure to program management and technical operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Build your career in while working with innovative, high-performance teams.
All positions at Bascom Hunter are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information:
Bascom Hunter is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.
