Program Administrator (2024-080)

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is hiring a Program Administrator in our Cabin Electronics Product Group in Kirkland, WA.

JOB SUMMARY

Our Program Administrator partners with Program Managers to support and manage the internal aspects of programs, in order to accomplish successful program completion and customer satisfaction. The PA may work multiple different programs at a time and ensure customer contractual requirements and expectations are met.

The Cabin Electronics Product Group is the world's leading manufacturer of in-seat power systems for the commercial airline industry. The group's EmPower product line provides a variety of scalable power solutions for aircraft passenger cabins and flight decks. The system is used by over 280 airlines, in-flight entertainment (IFE) suppliers, and all major aircraft OEM manufacturers worldwide.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer & Product Support

• Manages internal and external deliverables of

programs as support to Program Managers. Attends internal and external customer

meetings to best facilitate program and product updates, status.

• Change Management & Approvals- Aids Product Program Managers to facilitate

efficient submission and approval of product change requests to OEM and/or key

customers. Monitors approval process and drives acceptance. Similarly, supports

internal change orders for release of product updates.

• Program Status

• May create or support program documentation, metrics, schedule

and/or reports of overall health of products. Contributes to internal program reviews

with Program Managers.

• Schedule Control

• Creates and manages product change documentation. Manages

related customer approval schedules.

• Team Leadership

• Typically coordinates with other organizations (Operations,

Customer Program Management, Supply Chain) to meet support objectives. May

contribute to, or lead, cross functional team meetings. Supports Product Program

Managers in communicating action item status, meeting minutes, program plans and

change management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree highly desired.

• May consider two or more years equivalent work experience in Program Management, Operations, Finance, Contracts, Order Administration, Procurement, or other related function in lieu of degree.

• Minimum of one year of direct experience in a related role is required.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check.

Base salary range is $61,229 - $91,843 per year. Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Stay Healthy

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

• Save for the Future

• 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Find Balance

• Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

• Time for You

• Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year