What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions?
Job Description
The Project Coordinator provides administrative and project support for the Systems Development Department (SDD). The role supports daily operations, assists with project planning and scheduling, manages travel and expenses, processes invoices and purchase requests, and prepares project and financial reports. The coordinator works closely with Division Leadership, project managers, project team members, and customers.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Work may occur in a large bay environment and may require PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and protective shoes.
Physical Demands
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
The Project Coordinator provides administrative and project support for the Systems Development Department (SDD). The role supports daily operations, assists with project planning and scheduling, manages travel and expenses, processes invoices and purchase requests, and prepares project and financial reports. The coordinator works closely with Division Leadership, project managers, project team members, and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for SDD.
- Manage travel program, expense reporting, and related logistics.
- Monitor project execution, schedule resources, and support cost analysis.
- Track project budgets and percent completion to identify potential shortfalls or overruns.
- Alert project managers and Directors to emerging financial risks.
- Coordinate with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
- Review and edit project documents for clarity and accuracy.
- Maintain documentation, correspondence, personnel files, training records, inventories, and departmental records.
- Serve as point of contact for onboarding, procurement, IT support, facilities coordination, meeting planning, and reporting.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and project tracking matrices.
- Maintain communication continuity during leadership absences.
- Manage Division phone lists, org charts, calendars, travel arrangements, social media accounts, and record systems.
- Perform additional administrative duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Excel, and SharePoint or similar tools.
- Strong communication, organizational, and detail?oriented skills.
- Ability to work effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
- Active US Security Clearance.
- Stress tolerance and adaptability.
- Strong quality orientation and attention to detail.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Effective planning and organization.
- Demonstrated technical competence.
Work may occur in a large bay environment and may require PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and protective shoes.
Physical Demands
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods without leaving the work area.
- Up to 10%, including occasional overnight travel.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.