IT & Projects Program Specialist

United States Fleet Forces Command (DON); Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal & Hydraulic Laboratory (CHL) is seeking a Program Specialist (DJ-0301-02) to support PIs with tracking funds, forecasting costs, and managing resources.

The role includes defining scope, schedules, baselines, and preparing project briefs on burn rates and health. The position requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholder communications, and interpreting evolving legislation to provide authoritative guidance.

Qualifications

• General experience: three years progressively responsible experience, including planning, organizing work, and effective communication.
• Education: four-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigators by tracking project funds/labor and forecasting costs with sponsors.
• Define project scope, develop milestone schedules, track baselines, and maintain data reports to brief PIs on burn rates and financial health.
• Track project risks and assist with mitigation plans; act as primary contact to troubleshoot operational roadblocks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams with administrative divisions and manage stakeholder communication.

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal & Hydraulic Laboratory (CHL) is seeking a Program Specialist (DJ-0301-02) to support PIs with tracking funds, forecasting costs, and managing resources.

The role includes defining scope, schedules, baselines, and preparing project briefs on burn rates and health. The position requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholder communications, and interpreting evolving legislation to provide authoritative guidance.