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Project Coordinator
| Company | Leidos |
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| Location | Huntsville, AL, USA |
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| Salary | $50050 – $90475 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field plus 2 years of direct relevant project coordinating/project management experience. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree 5 years of direct relevant project coordinating/project management experience
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in the defense industry or a project management environment
- Must be able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach
- Must be a US citizen possess and maintain an active Secret clearance or able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area
Responsibilities
- Assist project management teams in planning, organizing, and managing various projects, providing detailed data to support decision-making
- Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms. Track milestones, deliverables, and resource assignments
- Set up and manage project collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint sites
- Create and maintain comprehensive project reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking. Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for internal and client review
- Support monthly client invoicing processes and track project hours to ensure alignment with budgets and contracts
- Track and report project costs, risks, and schedules, assisting in the development of recovery plans when necessary
- Facilitate meetings by preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and tracking action items to ensure follow-up and completion
- Work closely with engineering leads and managers to ensure client deliverables are tracked and executed effectively
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, JIRA, Adobe Workfront, or similar project management platforms is preferred
- Experience with data analysis tools, scheduling, and financial tracking systems is a plus
- Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with clients
