Project Control Specialist

Lawelawe Defense Inc • Bethesda, MD

2d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

As a Project Control Specialist, you are a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who supports Project and Program Managers in coordinating resources, meetings, and deliverables to ensure programs remain on schedule. You thrive in environments that require proactive communication, serving as the bridge between clients, leadership, and internal teams.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• 2+ years as a Project Control Specialist
• Proficient in English, written and spoken
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ensures that all meetings attended have accurate records kept which includes but is not limited to meeting minutes, technical documents, briefs, action items, and decisions
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Public Trust required

Nice To Haves

• Project+ certification preferred
• Prior experience supporting in a DoD environment

Responsibilities

• Works to assist Project Managers and/or Program Managers with the coordination of resources, equipment, meetings, and information.
• Prepares and delivers status reports or reviews.
• Tracks staffing, budget, prioritization, and other personnel matters for the Project/Program Manager.
• Communicating between the client and various teams internally, setting times and dates for meetings to keep on schedule, and relaying any issues with timelines or budgets to the Project/Program Manager.
• Perform routine tasks with some supervision.
• Lead and guide the work of technical staff.

Benefits

• We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and are transparent about our pay structures. Our pay transparency efforts are aligned with state laws and regulations to ensure compliance and promote pay equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED