Admin Assistant III

Job Description
Working as a III Administrative Associate at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-tech team of people developing innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. You will be responsible for assisting in the development of a multi-year plan that the team must follow to produce the customer deliverable. Tasks are performed under the general direction of program managers and functional managers, plus mentoring from senior Master Planner staff.
The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.
What You'll Do:

• Review the program schedule requirements and work with the senior Master Planner to ensure requirements are met.
• Schedule task development and input to the schedule tool.
• Work with program personnel to assign resources to tasks using the schedule tool as required.
• Work with the Master Planner Lead on establishing the schedule baseline and ongoing maintenance
• Attend schedule update meetings as required.
• Input of weekly and/or monthly schedule updates to program schedules.
• Development of schedule reports and metrics. Provide in a timely manner to support customer deliverables as necessary.
• Attendance at customer meetings as required.
• Work with program Master Planner lead in recovery schedule development and implementation as deemed necessary.
• Support the development of what-if schedule inputs and analysis.
• Support new business proposals with development of proposal schedules with input from the Master Planner staff.
• Support the Master Planning Staff to understand program material and subcontractor requirements that are integrated into the Program schedule.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Requires some knowledge and experience in utilizing business principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Exhibit communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting, coordinating group initiatives in order to bring a project to completion.
• Must have a positive attitude and be willing to take initiative.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience using MS Project and Excel, along with other MS Office Products.
• Solid analytical skills.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $48438 - $77500
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.