R&D Project Coordinator

Growing research and development firm recognized for contributing to national security objectives by supplying innovative solutions to challenging technical problems faced by the United States has an immediate need for entry-level to mid-level Project Managers reporting to the Senior Manager, Scientific Computing.  This is an exempt non-supervisory full-time position.  Opportunities in Northridge, CA, Tucson, AZ and Chantilly, VA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities will include administrative/operational project support to one or more programs, including the following activities:

  • Preparing and maintaining formal project management plans, including documentation of:
  • Objectives/Scope of Work
  • Contract Deliverables
  • Schedule & Milestones
  • Staffing Approach
  • Risks & Mitigation Plans
  • Needs for Government Furnished Equipment/Information
  • Budget management:
  • Planning & tracking staff labor hours
  • Monitoring travel & ODC expenses
  • Producing monthly financial status reports 
  • Contract deliverable management & production:
  • Interacting w/deliverable owners to ensure on-schedule delivery
  • Review of deliverables before submission for completeness
  • Follow-up with customer to confirm receipt and acceptance
  • Generation of project management-related deliverables: project management plans, monthly reports, data accession list, end of contract transition package, etc.
  • Coordination of documentation deliverables, including:  dictating contents/outline, soliciting input, consolidation and uniform formatting, proofreading
  • Program proposal and contract administration support
  • Coordinating generation of proposal cost volume
  • Proposal compliance, coordinating with POCs to collate components for submission
  • Collaborating with Contracts and Finance department to ensure all documents, financial accounting, and invoices are accurate
  • Additional responsibilities may include:

  • New business proposal management, including:
  • Tracking deadlines and ensuring all data calls are submitted on time
  • Coordinating response team tasks
  • Consolidation and uniform formatting of text volume input, proofreading
  • Compiling responses, creating and validating against compliance checklist
  • Cross-program coordination of resources, such allocating security, IT, IA costs appropriately
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of experience in project management or administrative support
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
  • Capacity to work independently, in a team, and directly with external customers with minimal supervision
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to acquire a security clearance
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with Atlassian tools:  Confluence, JIRA, JIRA Portfolio
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • An active security clearance
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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