Project Specialist

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Indian Head; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking research and consulting firm as a Project Specialist, where your organizational and communication skills will shine. In this full-time role, you'll work closely with program managers and government clients, managing contracts and ensuring compliance. Your meticulous attention to detail will help maintain accurate financial reports and dashboards, while your ability to learn new software will be essential in a dynamic environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a flexible work culture that values respect and fairness.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Educational Benefits

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 0 to 10 years of experience in project management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
• Prepare weekly financial reports and maintain organized contract files.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Management

Planning Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA, BBA, or BS)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Power Platforms

Job description

ERG Project Specialist Job Description

ERG is a research and consulting firm supporting federal, state, and commercial clients. We offer multidisciplinary teams with expertise in engineering, science, economics, public health, IT, and communications. We seek highly motivated individuals with strong skills in prioritization, performance, and effective communication in fast-paced environments.

Position: Project Specialist

This full-time role is based at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, working closely with program managers, technical staff, and government clients. The position involves interaction with ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG's offices in Indian Head and Fairfax, VA. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement and contract needs.
2. Monitor and track invoices for accuracy and timely payments.
3. Maintain reports and dashboards.
4. Prepare weekly financial reports and monthly invoices.
5. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
6. Maintain organized contract files and tracking spreadsheets.
7. Develop and manage project planning tools, including action item spreadsheets, calendars, and flow charts.
8. Support data entry tasks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (BA, BBA, or BS)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (transcripts required if less than 4 years of experience)
• 0 to 10 years of experience
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Highly motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to learn new software and technical skills
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data management
• Experience with MS Power Platforms is a plus

ERG offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, educational benefits, FSAs, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, an Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, and more. Salary depends on experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer. Consideration for employment is provided regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Only official ERG communications will come from https://www.erg.com. Interviews may be conducted via phone or video platforms. Final candidates may be asked to meet in person before employment verification.

If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or veteran status, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].

We foster a friendly, flexible work environment committed to fairness, respect, and making a positive impact in the world.