Job Description

Project Specialist, Logistics at Persistent Systems LLC

Persistent Systems is looking for Project Specialist to join our growing team in Colorado! The Project Specialist will be responsible for working with the Program Manager and Project Managers to help ensure successful execution of projects.

Position Responsibilities 

• The Project Specialist is responsible for equipment management; to include equipment ordering, tracking, inventory, RMAs, equipment management software, and shipping, of over $50 mil of equipment spread between three Air Force Bases

• Works with Logistics representative for equipment shipping, receiving, and inventory – including directly handling the equipment, record-keeping, and related logistics actions

• Work with multiple departments within the organization to accomplish tasks, specifically shipping, receiving, sales, and production at the headquarters in New York

• Assist in the development and maintaining master project schedule

• Provide support to the Program Manager to respond to Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and other relevant requests as necessary

• Problem solver / Self-starter who is willing to develop processes or methods where none exist to accomplish a task

• Must have exceptional organizational skills

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, or similar fields or equivalent experience

• Experience with an equipment management software, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system (ex. Infor CSI or similar) performing typical accounting and procurement activities

• Experience with MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word

• Experience performing shipping, receiving and inventory for thousands of dollars of equipment

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous tasks and competing priorities

• Must be available to travel up to 15% of the time

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Must have a United States Department of Defense Secret level clearance or be able to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor ‘s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a similar field or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years professional experience (manufacturing or product development environment is preferred)

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

The pay for this role can vary from $75,000 to $85,000 a year based on the selected individual’s education and experience. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid-time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits. 

Company Overview

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.

Persistent Systems is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate against employees or applicants in relation to race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, military status, marital status, victims of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualifying individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. To apply using an alternative method to our career website, please call 212-561-5895 and ask to speak with a Human Resources team member.

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