Softthink Solutions
IT Project Coordinator Herndon VA
Softthink Solutions, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Softthink Solutions Inc(STSI) seeking an organized and proactive Project Coordinator to join our team, supporting federal projects. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting Project Managers with planning, executing, and finalizing projects within scope, schedule. This role requires effective coordination with project teams, clients, and stakeholders in a fast-paced federal contracting environment. Key Responsibilities:
Assist Project Managers in coordinating and monitoring federal project activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing status reports, maintaining project documentation, and tracking project deliverables.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project timelines, updates, and risks.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, meeting minutes, and action items. Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as needed.
Track project budgets, financial expenditures, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements.
Identify project risks and issues in collaboration with the Project Manager, escalate as needed, and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
Maintain strong working relationships with federal agency clients, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with objectives and client expectations.
Ensure all project activities adhere to company standards, federal regulations, and contractual requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
1-3 years of project coordination experience in a federal contracting environment.
Familiarity with federal regulations, reporting requirements, and contracting terms.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining project documentation, creating reports, and tracking project progress.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain security clearance (if required by the project).
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar.
Experience working with Agile methodologies.
Experience using collaborative tools like SharePoint, Confluence, and MS Teams.
Understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its application in federal projects.
Assist Project Managers in coordinating and monitoring federal project activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing status reports, maintaining project documentation, and tracking project deliverables.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project timelines, updates, and risks.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, meeting minutes, and action items. Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as needed.
Track project budgets, financial expenditures, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements.
Identify project risks and issues in collaboration with the Project Manager, escalate as needed, and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
Maintain strong working relationships with federal agency clients, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with objectives and client expectations.
Ensure all project activities adhere to company standards, federal regulations, and contractual requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
1-3 years of project coordination experience in a federal contracting environment.
Familiarity with federal regulations, reporting requirements, and contracting terms.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining project documentation, creating reports, and tracking project progress.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain security clearance (if required by the project).
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar.
Experience working with Agile methodologies.
Experience using collaborative tools like SharePoint, Confluence, and MS Teams.
Understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its application in federal projects.