Project Coordinator

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Sporting Hill (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee‑owned federal government contractor, is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide top‑level project management support for DSCA programs. The role involves coordinating EARB meetings with CTO, DCIO, CIO, and DSCA engineers, developing templated artifacts, schedules, and roadmaps for decision making.

The candidate will translate complex technical terminology into clear project status, manage cross‑functional communication, and deliver weekly and ad‑hoc status reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a project management/program management role for a federal DoD client
• Bachelor's degree in management, information systems, computer science or related field
• Experience supporting high level federal government customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and management staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools
• Experience with SharePoint, Jira and Confluence
• PMP certification desirable
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one quickly

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) meetings with C-level leadership and DSCA stakeholders
• Develop artifacts and templates for DSCA IT program decision making
• Identify improvements in technical execution of the DSCA IT program
• Present analysis and recommendations to DSCA CTO and CIO
• Coordinate technical projects for DSCA customer and reporting to DSCA leadership
• Plan and report project status to strengthen DSCA technical staff relationships
• Attend meetings in person or via teleconference and provide status documentation

Skills

PM experience

PMP

Security clearance

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or related technical field

Tools

SharePoint

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMSis an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Project Coordinator you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Provide coordination for Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) meetings with C-level leadership (CTO, DCIO, CIO), Enterprise Architects, and Engineersat the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
• Develop artifacts including templates, meeting minutes, roadmaps, schedules used for decision making with DSCA technical leadership.
• Determine areas for improvement and efficiencies in the technicalexecution of the DSCA IT Program.
• Present analysis and recommendations to the DSCA Chief Technical Office (CTO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO)
• Assist in the coordination of technical projects for the DSCAcustomer.
• Assist in the planning, communication, and reporting of each project to improve synergy between the DSCA Technical Staff and DSCA Govt leadership.
• Attend in-person and teleconference meetings, provide meeting support documentation when applicable as well as provide weekly and ad-hoc status reports.
• Understand highly complex technical terminology and be able to translate into non-technical project status in terms of cost, performance, and schedule.
• He/she must have the ability to blend creativity, problem solving, and technical skills to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Provide coordination for Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) meetings with C-level leadership (CTO, DCIO, CIO), Enterprise Architects, and Engineersat the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

Qualifications

• 5+ Years in a project management/program management role reporting directly to a Department of War (DoW) client
• Bachelor's degree in management, Business Information Systems, Computer Science or related technical degree is desired
• Experience supporting high level federal government customers
• Highly proficient oral and written communication with Technical and Management staff required
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Proficient with SharePoint, Jira, Confluence.
• PMP Certification Highly Desired
• Active DoW Secret Clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance in a timely manner

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status