Junior Project Manager-26-00053L

MBA Consulting Services, Inc.; Merrifield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic)

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

MBA Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the USPS Technology Acquisition Management team.

You will help coordinate high-impact engineering and technology projects supporting the development, testing, implementation, and nationwide deployment of automated mail and package processing systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career project management professional who wants to build experience supporting large-scale technical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of project management, coordination, or related experience.
• Experience supporting technical or automation projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical and engineering projects from planning through deployment.
• Track schedules, milestones, budgets, action items, and deliverables.
• Develop status reports, presentations, and executive briefings.
• Coordinate with engineers, manufacturers, vendors, and USPS stakeholders.
• Manage equipment delivery, installation schedules and site-readiness.
• Support pilot implementations and nationwide rollouts.
• Assist with training materials and project documentation.
• Identify and track risks and dependencies; escalate as needed.
• Maintain accurate schedules and documentation using MS Project.
• Facilitate communication among teams and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Stakeholder communication

MS Project

MS Office

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA CSi) is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the United States Postal Service (USPS) Technology Acquisition Management team. In this role, you will help coordinate high-impact engineering and technology projects supporting the development, testing, implementation, and nationwide deployment of automated mail and package processing systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career project management professional who wants to build experience supporting large-scale technical initiatives. You’ll work alongside engineers, technology manufacturers, vendors, and USPS leadership to help move innovative automation solutions from initial planning and pilot implementation through nationwide deployment.

As part of the team, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing schedules, budgets, deliverables, equipment installations, and project risks while contributing to technology programs that support USPS operations across the country.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical and engineering projects from planning through implementation and deployment.
• Track project schedules, milestones, budgets, action items, and deliverables.
• Develop project status reports, presentations, and executive-level briefings.
• Coordinate with engineers, manufacturers, vendors, and USPS stakeholders to support project requirements and objectives.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, installation schedules, and site-readiness activities across USPS facilities.
• Support pilot implementations, equipment testing, and nationwide technology rollouts.
• Assist with the development of user training materials, implementation plans, and supporting project documentation.
• Identify and track project risks, issues, and dependencies and assist with resolving concerns before they impact project schedules.
• Maintain accurate project schedules and documentation using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications.
• Facilitate communication among technical teams, suppliers, project stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Manage multiple priorities and project activities within a fast-paced technical environment.
• Support occasional off-hours project activities and travel as required by project needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of project management, project coordination, or related experience.
• Experience supporting technical, engineering, manufacturing, automation, or technology-focused projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, vendors, customers, and leadership.

MBA CSi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
EOE – Minority/ Female/ Veteran/ Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (Safe Harbor 401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development