Telecom Project Control & Scheduling Specialist

Socket.dev; Bluemont (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Bluemont, Virginia seeks a Project Control Specialist to support telecommunications and systems engineering projects, coordinating with program managers, engineers, and government stakeholders to meet schedule, cost, and IMS milestones.

You will assist with project planning, risk and issue management, reporting, and compliance; help document designs and test plans; and ensure adherence to internal processes and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, engineering, or related role.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira).
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and updates to project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) report requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholder schedules for technical working groups, program management reviews, and equipment requirements meetings.
• Document design and implementation plans, and participate in test, evaluation, and strategic planning activities
• Ensure compliance with internal customer processes, customer requirements, and quality standards

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Socket.dev in Bluemont, Virginia seeks a Project Control Specialist to support telecommunications and systems engineering projects, coordinating with program managers, engineers, and government stakeholders to meet schedule, cost, and IMS milestones.

You will assist with project planning, risk and issue management, reporting, and compliance; help document designs and test plans; and ensure adherence to internal processes and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.