Project Coordinator (GRAD)

Amentum; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Project Coordinator (GRAD) to ensure flawless execution of team initiatives across the United States. You will manage financial project activity, ensure procurement policy compliance, and reconcile data in the financial reporting system.

Responsibilities include coordinating project plans, data entry, maintaining trackers, and liaising with national accountants and procurement. Strong Excel skills and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or similar program is required.
• Graduated in 2023 or later from a 2 year+ program.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• Must be highly detail-oriented, well organized, and possess strong problem solving / analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel.
• MS Access and/or VBA skills are desirable, but not required.
• Must be willing and able to quickly identify and learn department functions; existing processes; and procedures independently.
• Must be eligible to work for any US Employer without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional project teams to create and administer project plans, reports, and schedules.
• Data entry, review, and process project forms & deliverable documents.
• Maintain project trackers and 3rd party tracking databases.
• Assist with data collection, validation, and ongoing maintenance/updates in various internal and 3rd party systems.
• Project invoicing.
• Liaison between National Project Accountants and Procurement.
• Attend internal and external client calls, and assist in administrative preparation, as needed.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to the project team.
• Analyze data and create action items for team members based upon project status.
• Prepare project reports and deliver to project staff.
• Work with the Accounting, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable team on process improvement and efficiencies where appropriate.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

MS Excel

MS Access

VBA

Eligibility to work in US without visa

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or similar

Graduated in 2023 or later from a 2 year+ program

Tools

MS Access

VBA

Job description

Job Description

Project Coordinator (GRAD)

Our Telecommunications Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete life cycle solutions, datacenter retrofits and modernization, to full datacenter buildouts. While these critical environments are ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long‑term support remains constant. These services include design, construction, updates, and maintenance of new and existing datacenter facilities.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Coordinator, aimed at the flawless execution of team initiatives throughout the US.

Responsibilties

The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing, processing, reviewing of all financial project activity, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and processing/reconciliation of data in the financial reporting system.

• Coordinate with cross-functional project teams to create and administer project plans, reports, and schedules
• Data entry, review, and process project forms & deliverable documents
• Maintain project trackers and 3rd party tracking databases
• Assist with data collection, validation, and ongoing maintenance/updates in various internal and 3rd party systems
• Project Invoicing
• Liaison between National Project Accountants and Procurement
• Attend internal and external client calls, and assist in administrative preparation, as needed
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to the project team
• Analyze data and create action items for team members based upon project status
• Prepare project reports and deliver to project staff
• Work with the Accounting, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable team on process improvement and efficiencies where appropriate
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Business, or similar program) is required.
• Graduated in 2023 or later from a 2 year+ program
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and able to multi‑task
• Must be highly detail‑oriented, well organized, and possess strong problem solving / analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel.
• MS Access and/or VBA skills are desirable, but not required.
• Must be willing and able to quickly identify and learn department functions; existing processes; and procedures independently
• Must be eligible to work for any US Employer without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

We help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative to eliminate workplace injuries, we believe that you’ll find a flourishing career here.

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting to 20 pounds. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same.

We help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative to eliminate workplace injuries, we believe that you’ll find a flourishing career here.

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting to 20 pounds. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same.

Compensation Details:

$55,000 - 60,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/01/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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