Project Coordinator

$110,000 - $175,000/Yr

Steampunk - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

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About the position

Steampunk is searching for a Project Coordinator to support a government customer on site in Washington, DC. The primary responsibilities for the position are to ensure that cybersecurity projects remain on target for completion within the allotted time and budget. The nature of the work requires that the candidate demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with agency stakeholders to develop and track project schedules, action items, and deliverables. This requires an individual with strong customer service skills, and the ability to be flexible and adaptive to a fast-paced, fluid business environment. The candidate must also be able to communicate effectively and decisively with all levels of the organization and be able to solve practical problems as well as exercise sound judgement with regards to sensitive and confidential information. In this role, the Project Coordinator will develop schedules for a wide variety of cybersecurity projects, work with stakeholders to collect project inputs and track action items, and produce regular reporting to ensure project visibility. Additionally, the coordinator will facilitate corrective actions if projects are not meeting their goals. This position is critical in maintaining the momentum of projects and ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cybersecurity projects remain on target for completion within the allotted time and budget.
• Collaborate with agency stakeholders to develop and track project schedules, action items, and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively and decisively with all levels of the organization.
• Solve practical problems and exercise sound judgement regarding sensitive and confidential information.
• Develop schedules for a wide variety of cybersecurity projects.
• Collect project inputs and track action items with stakeholders.
• Produce regular reporting to ensure project visibility.
• Facilitate corrective actions if projects are not meeting project goals.

Requirements

• No degree with 5 years of experience, 4 of which must be relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgement.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing resource-loaded project schedules using MS Project.
• Experience managing projects in an IT or cybersecurity environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $110,000 to $175,000 based on various factors.
• Employee ownership model that focuses on investing in employees.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.