Program Administrator

The Program Administrator (PA) is responsible for program execution using best planning practices and exceptional communication to translate deadlines and customer/internal needs to the internal team. The PA is also responsible for program planning, schedule/budget development and sustainment, issues escalation, etc. The PA must have an aptitude and eagerness to learn, speak up when problems arise, and follow the process. The PA must be a self-starter with great time management skills and very strong attention to detail.

• Develop plans, including budgets and schedules, to meet contractual/internal requirements
• Monitor and report performance against plans to ensure that contractual/internal, cost, and schedule objectives are met
• Interface between Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing to identify constraints, and develop plans that meet customer and internal needs
• Engage in process improvement projects with interconnecting departments to ensure positive, clear communication of priorities
• Plan, prioritize, execute, follow up, and anticipate changes
• Participate in reviews (e.g. design, manufacturing, etc.) and proposal efforts
• Mitigate risks and anticipate potential complications
• 2+ years of experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering is preferred
• Experience with ERP, especially SAP or SAP B1, preferred
• Basic knowledge of the AS9100 Quality Management System is preferred
• Highly self-motivated and proactive
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Excellent expository writing and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, including confidential information
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Must be a US Person (This position has export control and security-related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government.)

Blue Marble Communications designs and manufactures high-performance RF, free-space optical, and network communications modules and systems for deployment onboard satellites and other space vehicles. Our current product offerings include software-defined RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave modem/transceivers; optical laser communications terminals, Ethernet routers/switches, and systems comprised of combinations of these modules. BMC embraces a modern workplace culture and inclusive environment.

In the case an offer is extended, it is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.