Government Project Lead Support Specialist

CompQsoft Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CompQsoft Inc in San Diego seeks Government Project Lead Support to back the Government Project Lead, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in government/defense contracting, with proficiency in MS Project, Jira or ServiceNow, and strong written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical/management field.
• 3–5 years supporting project management or technical task delivery.
• Experience with U.S. Federal Government or Defense contracting preferred.
• Ability to draft clear technical documentation and executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end project activities and schedules.
• Track contract deliverables and report status to stakeholders.
• Provide daily analytical support and refine system requirements.
• Assist with administrative and financial oversight for tasks.
• Maintain clear communication across project teams and client leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Technical documentation

Schedule tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Position Summary

The Government Project Lead Support role provides vital operational, technical, and administrative management support to the Government Project Lead. Acting as a key operational liaison, this role assists in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, tracking contract deliverables, managing project schedules, and ensuring all project activities align with contractual requirements and quality standards.

Description

The Government Project Lead Support role provides vital operational, technical, and administrative management support to the Government Project Lead. Acting as a key operational liaison, this role assists in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, tracking contract deliverables, managing project schedules, and ensuring all project activities align with contractual requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities & Key Duties

• Project Execution & Oversight: Serve as the primary support interface to the Government Project Lead; assist with end-to-end project coordination, detailed work plan development, schedule tracking, and regular status reporting.
• Operational & Deliverable Management: Coordinate support resources, monitor vendor and internal team tasks against quality standards, and track all contract deliverables to guarantee timely and compliant submission.
• Technical & Analytical Guidance: Provide daily analytical support, assist in refining system requirements and resolving operational challenges, and review technical documentation, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Administrative & Financial Support: Assist with general administrative oversight, including time accounting, cost projections, resource tracking, inventory management, and financial monitoring for assigned project tasks.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear communication channels across integrated project teams, including end users, technical staff, vendor partners, and client leadership.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical/management field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience: 3-5 years of progressive experience supporting project management or technical task delivery, ideally within a U.S. Federal Government or Defense contracting environment.
• Project Management Skills: Proven proficiency in developing project schedules, tracking deliverables, preparing status reports, and managing task baselines using tools like MS Project, Jira, or ServiceNow.
• Financial & Administrative Acumen: Working knowledge of project budget tracking, cost projections, time reporting, and inventory control.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to draft clear technical documentation, SOPs, and executive status briefings.
• Clearance: Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain based on contract requirements).