Assistant Project Manager

Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge

Has demonstrated a basic understanding of fundamental analytical principles.

Knowledgeable in at least one technical or programmatic area in which the Authority is currently involved.

Has awareness of relevant energy related aspects of research, environmental science and economics.

Basic skills include an ability to interpret and analyze.

Ability to produce quality communications and demonstrate an aptitude to learn.

Implements task and project ideas suggested by others. Assists other project managers to develop and manage projects, or manages own projects under close supervision.

Organization Skills & Productivity

Is productive on assignments but dependent on others for direction.

Has capability to manage technical and cost control aspects of multiple on-going projects with close supervision.

Approaches tasks logically and makes effective use of time and resources in performing work.

Ability to assist in project’s inception and through to completion, showing an ability to figure out next steps

Skills and Knowledge?

Microsoft Office Suite, NEIS, Salesforce, Asana

A firm understanding of project management procedures with a strong execution mindset Must be diligent and detail-oriented, with the ability to track and communicate status on a large number of simultaneous projects Ability to read contract language to manage deliverables, assist teams with various reports Capable of performing data entry Strong internal and external customer communication skills

Proficient with the MS Office software suite; particularly skilled in Excel Familiarity of basic project management tools (task and deliverable lists, budgets, charts, etc.) Excellent technical writing and business correspondence skills Background/experience with Oracle Peoplesoft, Salesforce, and Asana.

Experience in contract development/negotiations

Education and Degree

Bachelor's degree or a technical discipline such as science or engineering preferred

Tasks

Assist program and project management staff

Generate program solicitation, contracting, and modification documents such as contracting memos, solicitation materials, and contracting packages

Provide support for Scoring Committee meetings (i.e., assist program staff in preparing for meetings, note taking during meetings, and award decision memoranda)

Initiate and Manage ad hoc contracts as required- Support the contracting process that takes place in Oracle People Soft and Salesforce

Track ongoing contracted project performance to deliverables and financial milestones

Manage contractor project execution including review of submitted project deliverables, milestones, and invoices

Ensure correct and complete project documentation including interim and final reports, completed project summaries, and contractor assessments

Perform data entry- Other duties as required to support the initiatives of the Innovation team