Program Coordinator (PRO-BLUE Rotation)

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Program Coordinator to join our team. The Program Coordinator is assigned to a Program Manager and assists in management of small logistics or research and development contracts, or portions of large contracts. Performs necessary tasks in supporting and coordinating functional departments of the company to meet the requirements of specific assigned programs.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Under general direction of the program manager proposes, authorizes work via work authorizations and budgets, administers small contracts and perform tasks necessary to support program requirements.
• Tracks and logs actions, correspondence and proposal activity between Williams and customers.
• Performs contract management, customer invoicing and ensures timely payments to Williams by use of Williams’ ERP system.
• Prepares contract proposals that comply with company policies and procedures, customer requirements, and applicable U.S. Government procurement regulations and laws. Evaluates customer requirements concerning price, delivery, technical specifications, and contract terms and conditions. Coordinates with functions as necessary to develop cost estimates on which pricing strategies and budgets are based.
• Provides recommendations to management on contract negotiation objectives and solutions to other critical problems.
• Prepares work authorizations, including budgets and billing instructions and corporate directions for new contracts and contract changes.
• Monitors cost performance by analyzing expenditures and estimates to determine current variances from budget and to forecast future variances. Reports cost status to management with recommendations corrective action if needed.
• Monitors company performance under contract; acts as liaison between company and customers to assure contract requirements are met on time. Coordinates preparation of and issues required customer progress reports.
• Amends work authorizations, delivery schedules, budgets, or billing instructions as required by changes made in contract.
• Issues documentation terminating contract activity when contract is completed.

• This position is part of our PRO-BLUE Rotation Program for business professionals. The individual will rotate between 2-3 different disciplines, each lasting 3-6 months.

• Program Management & Contracts (PM&C)
• Manufacturing
• Requirements Coordinator
• Quality
• Supply Chain
• Finance – Accountant
• Cost Management
• Business Development

** Must be willing and able to work onsite (remote work is not available at this time)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering .
• Work involves practical job knowledge and skill gained through 0-3 years of prior work experience in such areas as business administration, supply chain or project management.
• Program, project or U.S. Government contract management experience will be very useful.
• Excellent writing, presentation and verbal communication techniques are necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be capable of working in a fast paced and pressure filled environment and have the ability to function effectively in a team setting.
• Project Management Certification is desired.
• Some travel may be required.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite.
• U.S. citizenship is required. Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State.
  

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.


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