Project Administrator

Project Administrator – Detroit Defense

Detroit Defense is seeking a Project Administrator to support the Director of Program Management in our Troy, MI office. This position will provide services related to managing, monitoring, and coordinating day‑to‑day operations for our expanding software and engineering services to the DoD.

Detroit Defense is a full‑service engineering and technology company that develops customized solutions for government and commercial organizations. We combine experience, skill, and innovation to bring leading‑edge technologies and engineering to customers who require mission‑critical systems.

• Administer contractually mandated training requirements, track completion metrics, and compile compliance artifacts for client delivery.
• Maintain strict control over the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) inventory system, update the master log, and conduct quarterly reconciliation audits with program teams.
• Develop and manage the program master schedule (PoP Chart), detailing all periods of performance (start/end dates) and critical project milestones.
• Provide end‑to‑end meeting support: scheduling, facilitating notes and minutes, drafting formal after‑action reports.
• Attend weekly Product & Management meetings to record key decisions and action items, ensuring timely distribution of notes.
• Drive meeting efficiency by managing presentation materials, tracking outstanding action items, and disseminating post‑meeting status updates.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and Common Access Card (CAC).
• Minimum of one (4) year of applicable professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, for data organization and analysis.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
• Familiarity with project management software (, Smart Sheets, etc.) and accounting software (Costpoint, Unanet, etc.).

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Company‑paid Life and AD&D
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days

Salary: $79,000 to $84,500 per year with benefits.

Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. Veterans and applicants with military experience are strongly encouraged to apply. We value leadership, adaptability, and a mission‑focused mindset.

Detroit Defense is a complex systems integrator that delivers mission‑critical solutions to enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end‑to‑end lifecycle support. Our core capabilities include designing complex embedded systems and technology‑enabled business management solutions.

Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.