Project Specialist

Evoke Research and Consulting, LLC

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and PMP certification required.
  • 7+ years of project management support experience in federal programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in producing federal program management documentation.
  • Familiarity with federal program management frameworks and SDLC methodologies.
  • Prior experience with federal IT programs or IT investment management is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support federal program leads in program management activities including feasibility studies and impact analyses.
  • Develop and maintain program planning artifacts and track performance metrics and action items.
  • Conduct risk assessments and assist in risk management planning and monitoring.
  • Perform cost and benefit analyses, providing technical guidance for compliance with regulations.
  • Facilitate business requirements gathering and produce clear documentation to align with IT strategies.
  • Prepare and maintain Integrated Master Schedules, ensuring they reflect the current status and resource assignments.
  • Draft and edit a variety of project documentation including investment proposals and operating procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with discretionary company match.
  • Paid time off including holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts available.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Support federal program and project leads across the full spectrum of program management activities, including feasibility studies, impact analyses, market research, and position papers.
  • Develop and maintain program planning artifacts (e.g., life cycle cost definitions, implementation plans, and project schedules) and track performance through the collection and documentation of metrics, milestones, and action items.
  • Conduct risk assessments and support risk management planning, including threat and vulnerability identification, response planning, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Perform cost and benefit analyses and provide technical guidance to federal staff on cost allocations and compliance with applicable regulations, departmental guidance, and federal standards.
  • Facilitate business requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and process-mapping sessions.
    • Produce formal business requirements documentation that clearly distinguishes business needs from technical implementation requirements, and coordinate with stakeholder groups to ensure alignment with IT investment strategies and mission objectives.
  • Prepare and maintain project schedules, including Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), in accordance with applicable work breakdown structures.
    • Ensure schedules reflect current task status, resource assignments, and performance baselines, and remain accessible to program staff throughout the project life cycle.
  • Develop, review, and edit a wide range of project documentation (e.g., investment proposals, business justifications, standard operating procedures, SDLC documentation, business process documentation, and technical reports).
  • Draft handbook and reference material outlining processes and best practices for federal staff use.
    • Incorporate federal staff feedback and ensure all materials meet clarity, grammar, and federal writing standards prior to submission for approval.
  • Support configuration management activities by identifying and maintaining product baselines, establishing configuration management libraries, and tracking versioned deliverables throughout the project life cycle in accordance with applicable standards.
  • Prepare and deliver Weekly Activity Reports and monthly status reports, providing executive-level summaries of accomplishments, labor activity, and task status.
  • Draft stakeholder communications and presentations for federal staff review and delivery, and provide ongoing workflow maintenance and data call support, as directed.

Education and Years of Experience
  • Requires Bachelor's degree and PMP certification.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in project management support, with demonstrated experience producing federal program management documentation and artifacts.

Professional Experience and Skills
  • Familiarity with federal program management frameworks, SDLC methodologies, and OMB reporting requirements.
  • Experience with business requirements documentation, configuration management practices, and integrated schedule development in a federal contracting environment.
  • Prior experience supporting federal IT programs or IT investment management is strongly preferred.

Security Clearance: Applicants selected must be eligible to work in the United States and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to protected information.

Work Location: Remote

Benefits Offered:
  • This position is paid a base salary based on job family, experience and skill level.
  • Health benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
  • Company paid Life Insurance coverage, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.
  • Health Savings Account or Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) with discretionary company match.
  • Paid time off (PTO) program and eleven (11) paid holidays.
  • Additional time off benefits include parental leave, bereavement leave, volunteer hours.
  • And more

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