AECOM

Project Information Specialist

AECOM • $80K — $95K *
Arlington, VA 22204In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. degree with 4+ years in a consulting role or equivalent education and experience.
  • Located in DC area for client meetings.
  • Knowledge of FEMA HQ operations and disaster response frameworks.
  • Possessing a FEMA badge and Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE).
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to work nature.

Responsibilities

  • Perform deputy project management functions to oversee project scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Weekly monitor cost files to ensure staff charging aligns with project baselines.
  • Assist in team-building across the joint venture to meet client needs.
  • Coordinate internal support for client-related tasks and team communications.
  • Provide mission support for regions working on legacy projects.
  • Support disaster response planning in collaboration with regional leads.
  • Deliver cross-account messaging and analytics to enhance project delivery.
  • Conduct program analytics utilizing flood mapping and National Structure Inventory data.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a collaborative team environment.
  • Gain experience in disaster planning and recovery efforts with FEMA.
  • Engagement with diverse, multidisciplinary teams across various projects.
  • Direct involvement in federal level disaster response initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM's Flood Risk Solutions group is hiring a Project Information Specialist as part of the Compass Joint Venture PTS contract for FEMA. As the Mission Support control account manager under the Standard Operations task order, responsibilities of this role include both client-facing tasks as well as internal team management. We will fill the role with a highly organized and teamwork oriented individual who is interested in growing leadership capabilities with the support of a JV team structure and governance.

Job Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
  • Perform deputy project management duties to monitor scope, schedule, and budget, as well as managing risks and change.
  • Monitor cost batch file weekly to confirm appropriate staff charging to project and that the baseline is being met.
  • Assist in building a team of capable staff across the JV to support the client's objectives.
  • Coordinate with internal support helping with client tasks stated above (RSCs, other control account managers, CNMS team, etc.).
  • Provide mission support to regions finishing legacy projects.
  • Provide disaster support, including advance planning efforts, in coordination with RSC leads.
  • Deliver messaging as needed with CERC, Program Services and Program Planning control accounts, as well as other control accounts as needed for seamless support and delivery.
  • Provide program analytics as requested using flood mapping program data, National Structure Inventory, and other datasets as requested by FEMA.
  • Support other ad hoc/technical requests including but not limited to compiling community mapping program data regarding ongoing studies, timelines, status, or other information as requested by FEMA.
  • Determine how risk data can help support active disasters as well as recovery.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • B.S. degree + 4 years of relevant experience within a professional consulting environment or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Qualified candidates will be located in the DC or surrounding areas for mandatory client meetings
  • Demonstrated knowledge of FEMA HQ organization and previous work completed related to disaster frameworks and HAC/SAC inquiry responses
  • FEMA badge and GFE
  • Due to the nature of work, must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:
  • AECOM certified PM, or ability to become certified within the first year.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


Additional Information
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this role
  • Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future


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AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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