Project Administrator

Tessera•Fort Stewart, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a supportive and dedicated Project Administrator to coordinate division contract deliverables, taskers, project schedules, business communications, and routine division operations at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The position supports division leadership and coordinates with project personnel, subject-matter experts, contracting staff, and Government stakeholders to ensure work is tracked, reviewed, and completed on time. The role also maintains organized project and contract records, prepares business-management materials, and identifies risks or workflow improvements. This is an exempt, full-time position with compensation of $59,883.20 per year. Tessera is a national nonprofit government contractor dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. The organization describes its culture as purpose-driven and mission-focused, and emphasizes inclusion, partnerships, integrity, and a safe and respectful work environment. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and accommodations or support are available during recruitment.

Requirements

3–5 years of project management and/or federal support services experience.
Strong ability to organize competing priorities and communicate effectively across teams.
Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
For access to the federal military installation, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
A background check and E-Verify will be conducted.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach, kneel, walk, stand, use repetitive motion, and sit for extended periods as required by position duties; climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
Perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is highly preferred.
CPMA, CPC, Lead Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt, CSM, MOS, and CAP credentials are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and track division contract deliverables from assignment through final submission or closure.
Maintain a centralized tracker for division taskers, action items, suspense dates, owners, and completion status.
Receive, review, route, and monitor incoming taskers and leadership-directed actions; assign them to the appropriate subject-matter expert, office, or project lead.
Follow up with action officers and project personnel to support timely completion of assigned requirements.
Identify overdue, at-risk, or incomplete deliverables and elevate concerns to division leadership.
Prepare and distribute status reports on taskers, contract deliverables, projects, and outstanding actions.
Coordinate division-wide business communications, announcements, updates, and deadlines.
Maintain calendars and schedules for deliverables, recurring reports, meetings, milestones, and reviews.
Support project planning by documenting requirements, timelines, dependencies, and assigned responsibilities.
Monitor project progress against established schedules, scope, milestones, and performance expectations.
Coordinate with contracting personnel, the COR, the KO, and other Government stakeholders as required.
Document meeting discussions, decisions, action items, and suspense dates, and distribute follow-up notes.
Maintain organized records of deliverables, correspondence, taskers, reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
Assist in preparing briefings, read-ahead materials, executive summaries, spreadsheets, and other business-management products.
Coordinate internal reviews and quality-control checks before submission of division products and contract deliverables.
Track issues, risks, dependencies, and resource constraints that could affect project or contract performance.
Recommend workflow improvements to increase task visibility, accountability, timeliness, and communication across the division.
Serve as a primary point of contact for routine division business operations and coordination matters during normal business hours.
Perform other project coordination, business operations, and mission-support duties as assigned by division leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90 days of employment.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
11 paid federal holidays.
12 paid vacation days accrued at the start of employment.
Paid sick leave.
Potential shared earning bonus.
Tuition assistance after one year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
Verizon wireless discount.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.