IT Project Coordinator, Herndon, VA
Full Time • Herndon
Softthink Solutions Inc(STSI) seeking an organized and proactive Project Coordinator to join our team, supporting federal projects. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting Project Managers with planning, executing, and finalizing projects within scope, schedule. This role requires effective coordination with project teams, clients, and stakeholders in a fast-paced federal contracting environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Managers in coordinating and monitoring federal project activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing status reports, maintaining project documentation, and tracking project deliverables.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project timelines, updates, and risks.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, meeting minutes, and action items. Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as needed.
- Track project budgets, financial expenditures, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements.
- Identify project risks and issues in collaboration with the Project Manager, escalate as needed, and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
- Maintain strong working relationships with federal agency clients, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with objectives and client expectations.
- Ensure all project activities adhere to company standards, federal regulations, and contractual requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- 1-3 years of project coordination experience in a federal contracting environment.
- Familiarity with federal regulations, reporting requirements, and contracting terms.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining project documentation, creating reports, and tracking project progress.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain security clearance (if required by the project).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar.
- Experience working with Agile methodologies.
- Experience using collaborative tools like SharePoint, Confluence, and MS Teams.
- Understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its application in federal projects.
Compensation: $45.00 per hour
Mission Statement
Softthink Solutions’ mission is to drive continuous innovation in IT services by prioritizing product development and implementing trustworthy computing practices. Our focus on secure and reliable product delivery is backed by sound business practices and a commitment to the long-term satisfaction of our clients in every project, regardless of its size or complexity.
Through our innovative solutions and dedicated team of experts, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations and set the standard for excellence in the IT industry.
Vision Statement
At Softthink Solutions, our vision is to be a trusted partner for our clients, empowering them to bring their ideas to life in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We are committed to using established best practices, industry-standard processes, and cutting-edge technology to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations.
Our goal is to be recognized as leaders in the industry for our innovative, reliable, and secure IT services and solutions, and to drive the success of our clients through every project we undertake.
Careers
STSI is an independent US-based Software services and consulting partner with a primary focus on long-term relationships with both clients and team members.
STSI offers team members cutting-edge technology, training, and career guidance to expand and grow their skill sets and bring maximum value to our clients.
STSI is constantly reviewing and expanding its people strength and strives to optimally match client needs to team member talents. We are a people-oriented company seeking the best and brightest to join our team. We work with a variety of employment statuses – from citizens to permanent residents to H1B and EAD immigrants. We have openings for entry level as well as senior positions across a variety of specializations with active in-house and client projects.
In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing:
In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing:
- Opportunities to work with leading multinational clients.
- A comprehensive portfolio of solutions that span leading-edge technologies from Enterprise Architecture to Business Intelligence to Quality Assurance
- Established methodologies, processes, and mentoring to maximize efficacy and efficiency.
- A growing R&D division continually exploring and pioneering the latest technological developments in a variety of disciplines.
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