IT Project Coordinator (Remote)

$90,000 - $100,000/Yr

GovCIO - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Boston, MA

About the position

GovCIO is seeking an IT Project Coordinator to support the Health Services Portfolio for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This fully remote position requires strong organizational and communication skills to manage program goals, oversee contractors, and ensure project milestones are met. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, developing presentations, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support VA program goals, resource planning, monitoring, and reporting progress.
• Provide oversight of contractors and program milestones to ensure goals are met.
• Leverage organizational skills to assign tasks and manage data requests to completion.
• Develop presentations and visualizations based on complex information using PowerPoint.
• Prepare and lead program briefings and reports as required.
• Validate schedule logic following data input.
• Develop IMS related reports to communicate schedule updates, progress, risks, and issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in resource planning for future fiscal years.
• Act as liaison with HELM business sponsors to evaluate functional requirements.
• Liaise with IT partners and stakeholders as required.
• Work with VA project managers to create strategies for ongoing activities.
• Schedule and manage calendar for VA leadership, including recurring and ad-hoc meetings.
• Facilitate and document meetings, tracking outcomes and action items to closure.
• Maintain databases and electronic filing systems including MS Teams and SharePoint.
• Synthesize complex information into succinct visualizations and collaborate with graphic designers.
• Manage all aspects of assigned projects, providing a single point of contact.
• Identify and mitigate risks to the program in coordination with VA leadership.
• Assist in defining and implementing project metrics for scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, and status reports as required.
• Effectively lead technical professionals and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure execution of quality deliverables within established schedules.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes and customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related scientific or technical discipline with 10 years of professional experience, or 18 years of related experience without a degree.
• IT project expertise in systems development life cycle, COTS/GOTS integration, strategic planning, and project management practices.
• Analytical thinking skills to determine root causes of problems and create solutions.
• Effective communication skills, including technical writing and the ability to interpret ideas and information accurately.
• Ability to measure work effort quality and quantity for improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of PMBOK standards, procedures, and policies.
• Problem-solving skills for recognizing and resolving operational issues.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, and SharePoint.
• Experience working with or for the VA.
• Supply chain management experience.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Health insurance options
• 401k retirement plan