Role OverviewWe are seeking a Project Specialist to support project planning, coordination, and administrative activities for government-focused initiatives. This role will assist project teams with tracking schedules, organizing meetings, maintaining documentation, monitoring action items, and supporting day-to-day project operations.
What You Will Do
Support project teams by maintaining project schedules, trackers, and related documentation. Coordinate and schedule stakeholder meetings, working sessions, and project reviews. Attend meetings, document notes, capture action items, and track follow-up activities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. This position focuses on project coordination and support rather than direct project management responsibilities.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Public Trust clearance
- 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project support, business operations, administrative support, or a related field
- Experience supporting projects through planning, execution, and reporting activities
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Experience maintaining project documentation, meeting records, and action item trackers
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive wellness program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
- HSA employer contribution
- Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
- A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Client referral bonus program
- Pet insurance
- FORCE –Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities
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