Project Control Specialist IV

Core4ce • Washington, DC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Project Control Specialist IV (PCS-IV) to provide onsite support at a secure U.S. Government facility in the Pentagon (Arlington, VA). This role supports program execution through disciplined project controls, performance tracking, reporting, and schedule management. The ideal candidate has acquisition program and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) experience and demonstrates a proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI (required)
• Experience supporting acquisition programs and/or Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Strong attention to detail, ability to anticipate issues, and drive actions to closure.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; comfortable briefing stakeholders.
• Collaborative, engaged, and customer-facing demeanor.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to tasking and 14 years of general work experience, OR
• Master’s degree in a field related to tasking and 12 years of general work experience

Responsibilities

• Track project processes and controls across technical, cost, and schedule dimensions.
• Analyze impacts (or potential impacts) of missed or inadequate deliverables and KPP attainment.
• Develop, draft, and present reports and findings to higher-level management.
• Draft and maintain program documentation supporting project activities.
• Review and track performance metrics; support continuous improvement actions.
• Plan and implement actions to define/maintain the technical baseline and meet quality requirements.
• Direct project team personnel; manage technical, cost, and schedule execution.
• Ensure contract compliance and serve as a key project interface.
• Coordinate integration across activities/departments, documentation, accounting, and control functions.
• Produce programmatic presentations, compile supporting data, and deliver final technical reports/memoranda.
• Provide developmental support to managers for technical documentation deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project schedule information (including IMS-related inputs).
• Review principal technical reports/memoranda for accuracy and completeness prior to release.
• Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level