Project Coordinator

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers' greatest challenges. We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn't always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done-while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results. Why Enlighten? At Enlighten, our team's unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company's success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.

• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.

• Education/training allowances. Anticipated Salary Range: $67,227.00 - $100,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process. Job Description Enlighten is looking for Project Coordinator to help support our Program Managers with support on our Prime Programs. Will work directly with senior management providing any support to the project; i.e. customer interaction, schedule support, budgeting support, timekeeping support, taking meeting notes, etc. Work is performed in a hybrid environment with a great team in Columbia, MD. Level Essential Job Responsibilities Provide support to the Project/Program Managers (PM) on government contracts.
Will interact with all levels within the organization from engineers, to senior management.
Help update/maintain the project/program schedule.
Attend meetings and take meeting minutes on a regular basis. Interact with government customers.
Will help the PM with the project budgets and timekeeping.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Security Clearance - A current U.S. Government security clearance is not required on day 1, but will be processed for a Secret level clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a current Secret or TS level clearance.
At least 3 years of experience supporting projects, programs, working with budgets, schedules, administrative support of programs, etc. and a Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
Experience with meeting facilitation and recording minutes/actions Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Must have desires to learn Program / Project Management and be a quick learner
Prior experience with Finance/budgeting skills
Ability to grasp technical concepts
Proactively identify actions and provide accurate, professional responses to the customer
Track down information and prepare reports and/or briefs to send to the customer
Exemplary customer service skills
Strong communication and organization skills - must be detail oriented
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Must be able to work a hybrid schedule, spending on average 1-2 days a week in Columbia, MD. Preferred Requirements Prior experience supporting government contracts and an eagerness to learn more
MS Project experience
Program/ Project scheduling experience
Prior experience with the Army is a huge plus
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