Project Coordinator - Hybrid

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Mechanicsburg, PA

2d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The role coordinates Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) meetings with senior DSCA leadership, Enterprise Architects, and Engineers, and supports technical projects for the DSCA customer. The position is hybrid, with up to five days a week in the office. The Project Coordinator develops decision-making artifacts such as templates, meeting minutes, roadmaps, and schedules; identifies opportunities to improve the technical execution of the DSCA IT Program; and presents analysis and recommendations to DSCA technical leadership. The role also supports project planning, communication, reporting, and meetings, translating complex technical information into clear project updates covering cost, performance, and schedule. It requires creativity, problem-solving, technical skills, and the ability to build and maintain customer trust.

Requirements

At least 8 years in a project management or program management role reporting directly to a Department of War (DoW) client.
Highly proficient oral and written communication skills with technical and management staff.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Proficient with SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence.
Active DoW Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in management, Business Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field is desired.
Experience supporting high-level federal government customers.
PMP certification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) meetings with DSCA C-level leadership (CTO, DCIO, CIO), Enterprise Architects, and Engineers.
Develop templates, meeting minutes, roadmaps, and schedules to support decision-making by DSCA technical leadership.
Identify areas for improvement and efficiencies in the technical execution of the DSCA IT Program.
Present analysis and recommendations to the DSCA Chief Technical Office (CTO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Assist in coordinating technical projects for the DSCA customer.
Support project planning, communication, and reporting to improve synergy between DSCA technical staff and government leadership.
Attend in-person and teleconference meetings, provide meeting support documentation when applicable, and prepare weekly and ad-hoc status reports.
Translate complex technical terminology into non-technical project status updates covering cost, performance, and schedule.
Use creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills to establish and maintain customer trust and confidence.