Technology Project Specialist

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Technology Project Specialist to coordinate with IT Project and Portfolio Managers to develop comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets. Based in the Office of Technology at Washington Dulles International Airport, you will liaise with business partners to shape project requirements and schedules.

The role emphasizes risk management, documentation, market research, and financial queries, ensuring projects finish on

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience.
• Experience coordinating IT projects from conception to delivery.
• Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and action plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with IT Project and Portfolio Managers to prepare action plans including resources, timeframes and budgets.
• Support and coordinate project schedule and risk management; maintain project documentation.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders; manage customer expectations.

Skills

IT project coordination

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Budget planning

Microsoft Project

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project management software

Job description

As a Technology Project Specialist, you will coordinate with IT Project and Portfolio Managers to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects.

Serves in Enterprise Technology Portfolio Management Department in the Office of Technology located at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Serves as liaison between with IT Project and Portfolio Managers and business stakeholders to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects. Supports and coordinates project schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, such as maintaining project documentation, performing market research and handling financial queries. Drives efforts to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards. Performs related functions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates project management activities, including resources, equipment and information.
• Organizes projects into tasks and establishes timeframes for completion.
• Liaises with business partners to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Assigns tasks to internal teams and provides schedule management.
• Assists in preparing project budgets.
• Completes market research relating to technology products and services.
• Analyzes project risks and opportunities and makes recommendations to the IT Project/Portfolio Managers for avoiding or eliminating risk and eliminating blockers to project completion.
• Monitors project progress and responds to issues that arise.
• Acts as the point of contact and communicates project status to stakeholders.
• Manages customer expectations and project management role.
• Uses software tools to monitor projects including schedules, plans and expenditures.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
• Ensures project standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.
• Serves as Contracting Officer’s Technical representative (COTR) for contracts supporting project related efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of progressively responsible Information Technology experience.
• Included in the experience must be two years of experience as a project coordinator or similar role.
• Knowledge of and skill in project management techniques and procedures, from conception to delivery.
• Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
• Knowledge of IT risk management and quality assurance controls.
• Skill in using Microsoft Project and other project management software tools.
• Ability to make detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and effectively manage own time.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute.
• Other applicable IT certification.
• A bachelor’s degree in any field.

EDUCATION

• A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Education Development (GED).

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

• Work is typically reviewed in progress upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

WHAT WE OFFER

A career with the Airports Authority comes with more than just a paycheck; it offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health, financial security, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; well-being resources; health savings and flexible spending accounts; pension and retirement plans; and ongoing training and development opportunities. Discover more about our benefits package here.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.