Project Administrator

Serco; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Middletown, Rhode Island is seeking a Project Administrator to support the PORTS program for US Navy clients.

You will manage multiple project deadlines, prepare and format technical documents, attend meetings, and maintain configuration logs in a fast-paced setting. The role requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a secret clearance, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years in project administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of project administration experience with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with strong formatting and editing skills.
• Experience using SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage multiple project deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Assist with creating, updating, and formatting technical documentation and presentation material.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and publish them for review per contract standards.
• Maintain and update project configuration logs.
• Organize, print, scan, copy, and distribute documentation for test events and installations.
• Assist with scheduling package and Freight pick-ups.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma + 7 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Printing/Scanning/Copying

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for a Project Administrator opportunity at a place you can make an impact every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Middletown, Rhode Island location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact supporting our US Navy clients on the PC-Based Open-Architecture for Reconfigurable Training Systems (PORTS) program by providing organizational, administrative, and logistics support across multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will be part of a team of professionals who work closely together to deliver high quality products and services to our customers.

In This Role, You Will

• Track and manage multiple project deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Assist with creating, updating, and formatting technical documentation and presentation material as required by the contract
• Attend meetings as designated by the Program Manager. Take notes for these meetings and publish them to the attendees for review in accordance with contractual standards and requirements, as necessary
• Maintain and update project configuration logs for multiple system development and maintenance projects
• Organize, print, scan, copy, and distribute a variety of documentation for test events, installations, and general use
• Assist with scheduling package and Freight pick-ups

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance upon hiring
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and 5 years Project Admin experience
• or a High School Diploma and 7 years of experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint with advanced editing and formatting experience
• Understanding of SharePoint
• Knowledge of how to print, scan, and copy
• Strong customer and interpersonal communication skills

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• Working with the DOD

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations.