Project Manager

ADP, Inc.; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon seeks a Project Manager to provide reliable coordination and administrative support for a government program at Scott AFB, IL. You will help leadership make informed decisions by tracking schedules, actions, and deliverables, and by ensuring cross-contract coordination remains consistent and transparent.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, strong organizational and communication skills, and at least one year of project coordination experience in a government or defense

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Active SECRET security clearance.
• Minimum of one year of project coordination or administrative project support experience.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate meetings, working groups, and schedules.
• Track action items, milestones, and deliverables to ensure visibility.
• Prepare and maintain status reports and administrative documentation for leadership.
• Support integration and coordination across the program and multiple contracts.
• Maintain organized project records and ensure information is current.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Project Manager

Paragon Full Time Technical Scott AFB, IL, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $104,000.00 Annually

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Project Manager provides reliable coordination and administrative project support that enables senior leadership to make informed decisions and maintain execution discipline. This role ensures schedules, actions, and deliverables are tracked accurately and that coordination across the program's branches and contracts is consistent and dependable.

What Success Looks Like

• Meetings, working groups, and schedules are planned and executed smoothly with clear agendas and follow-through.
• Action items, milestones, and deliverables are tracked accurately and remain visible to leadership.
• Status reports and administrative documentation are timely, accurate, and decision-ready.
• Coordination across branches and supporting contracts is orderly and transparent.

How the Work Gets Done at Paragon

At Paragon, project coordination is treated as an execution enabler. Project Managers operate with professionalism, attention to detail, and accountability, supporting leaders and teams by maintaining structure, predictability, and clear communication across organizational boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate meetings, working groups, and schedules in support of program activities.
• Track action items, milestones, and deliverables to ensure commitments are visible and met.
• Prepare and maintain status reports and administrative documentation for leadership review.
• Support integration and coordination across the program and multiple supporting contracts.
• Maintain organized project records and ensure information is accessible and current.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Active SECRET security clearance.
• Minimum of one (1) year of project coordination or administrative project support experience.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD acquisition or IT programs.
• Familiarity with government portfolio management, task tracking, or workflow tools.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in support of a government program environment.
• Position requires maintaining an active SECRET clearance.
• Work location and schedule will align with program and customer requirements.

Why Paragon

Paragon is trusted to support mission-critical programs through disciplined execution and professional stewardship. We value team members who bring consistency, accountability, and respect for the mission, and who understand the importance of reliable project support in complex government environments.