Operations Project Administrator, Cyber Engineering

Maxar Space is seeking an experienced Operations Project Administrator to join our team, reporting directly to the Director of Cyber Engineering. This role is critical in managing and coordinating our cybersecurity initiatives, with a focus on budget administration, program support, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing the annual cybersecurity budget.
• Track and report on budget expenditures to ensure alignment with departmental goals.
• Analyze the cost-effectiveness of cybersecurity initiatives and propose optimizations.
• Facilitate daily scrum-based standups to ensure team alignment and progress tracking
• Support team members with expense management and travel arrangements
• Develop and coordinate executive presentations
• Organize and coordinate team meetings and other departmental events
• Manage project documentation, including plans, status reports, and policy documents
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Facilitate communication among project stakeholders, including team members, vendors, and external partners
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and procedures
• Document project risks and issues, working with project managers to develop mitigation strategies

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or related field
• 5 years of related experience
• Excellent financial management skills, including budgeting and cost analysis
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in project management and organizational tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with managing departmental budgets in a manufacturing organization, including balancing direct and indirect costs against the available workforce
• Relevant certification such as PMP Certification, CSPM, CompTIA Project+
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and acting as a scrum master
• Experience in cybersecurity projects is a plus
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Additional Requirements

 The ideal candidate will be a proactive and organized professional who can effectively support our cyber engineering team in achieving its goals. The responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and staying updated on industry trends and best practices in cyber engineering and project management. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and excel in program administration, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.