Project Administrator jobs in Norfolk, VA

Requisition Number: 18303

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece parts.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a dynamic and driven Project Administrator to join our team in Norfolk, VA (hybrid). As a Project Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting project managers in the execution of the HII project management process and to act as the liaison between project managers and the functional support teams within HII, including Project Control, Subcontract Management, Procurement Analysts, and Contractual Reporting teams. The Project Administrator will also support a variety of projects with the goal of assisting each project team manage their schedule, budget, and reporting requirements. Our ideal candidate is agile, self-motivated, and an all-around helpful team player. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply today to join our team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support multiple projects with multiple project managers and project teams across multiple HII contracts
• Assisting project managers with the development of resource loaded plans of action and milestones (POA&M)
• Assisting project managers with project cost estimation
• Obtaining and distributing authorized charging guidance to project teams
• Reviewing and analyzing weekly charges against budgets
• Reviewing and analyzing monthly costs against budgets and project plans
• Identifying risks and opportunities in the context of project plans
• Assisting project managers with maintaining project plans that support contract deliverables
• Tracking funding expenditure against expiration date.
• As required, direct and track time card corrections required in support of projects.
• Ensuring data quality through control mechanisms

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Strong use of the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint
• Familiarity with basic project management principles
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to coordinate with dispersed teams
• Strong time management and self-direction

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Project
• DelTek CostPoint
• IBM Cognos
• Atlassian Jira and Confluence
• Advanced knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Technical Writing
• Basic familiarity with Department of Defense funding and accounting rules and requirements

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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