Program Coordinator, ASSURE

ASSURE Research Coordinator

Reviews scope, budgets, and reports for ASSURE related research proposals and projects. Works with government and commercial partners, academic partners, and other research stakeholders to track research progress and budget milestones and follow project schedule. Ensures all proposals and projects meet applicable deadlines, budgets, and high-quality standards.

Salary Grade: 14

Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence is comprised of 29 of the world's leading research institutions and more than a hundred leading industry and government partners. ASSURE members are core to four FAA UAS test sites, lead four FAA research centers, and have a multitude of UAS ranging from small drones below 55 pounds to the largest UAS at any US academic institution at 1800 pounds.

This alliance features expertise across a broad spectrum of research areas, including:
Air traffic control interoperability, UAS airport ground operations, control and communications, detect and avoid, human factors, UAS noise reduction, UAS wake signatures, unmanned aircraft pilot training and certification, low altitude operations safety, spectrum management and UAS traffic management. ASSURE possesses the expertise, experience, and influence that the FAA Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems demands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project management activities for ASSURE related projects.
• Work closely with FAA, research sponsors, ASSURE partners, and other UAS related partners.
• Track proposal and project deadlines.
• Complete pre-proposal paperwork required by the Office of Sponsored Programs.
• Ensure project organization and plan execution.
• Provide guidance to researchers and stakeholders as directed by the Technical Director of Research.
• Review reports for proper formatting and template usage and provide feedback and recommendations.
• Monitor and report progress of research tasks and deliverables.
• Track project issues and risks.
• Participate in all ASSURE research meetings.
• Prepare and submit appropriate progress and summary reports as specified.
• Support the mission of ASSURE, MSU, and the FAA.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or other technical field.

Experience:

Three (3) years related experience in Project Coordination/Management

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, or higher (i.e. Project Management Professionals (PMP) Certification); and Three (3) years related experience in project coordination of aviation, systems design, engineering, research & development, test and evaluation of unmanned aircraft, or applicable systems related fields. Additionally, experience in reading and understanding research reports. Direct work experience in aviation and UAS aircraft, component and control systems.

Experience working with federal, state, local, and academic entities related to aviation and UAS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
• Experience in managing projects and leading project teams.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products, and other computer-based programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills to include time management and multi-tasking.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• No unusual physical requirements. Requires limited lifting of files and records and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Frequent
- External imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
• Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.

Instructions for Applying:

Apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume.

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