Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is looking foraProject Specialist to join our growing team!aThe Project Specialist will join ouraProgramsateam and willabe responsible foraworking with ProgramaandaProject Managersain managing all aspects ofaexisting projects, developmentaprojects, pursuinganew opportunities, and developing existing relationships withacross-functionalateam members.a

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Position Responsibilitiesaa

• Maintain supporting project management data, including project plans, project schedules, project budgets, actionaplans,alaborahours, etc.ain support of Project Managers.a

• Responsibleafor collecting,aorganizing, and analyzingadata to supportadeliverable development,apurchasingaactivities,ainvoicing,aand project reporting.a

• Develop reports on work performed and / or equipment delivered in multiple formats as requested by the Program and Project Manager.a

• Work with Account Managers to respond to Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP,)aand other relevant requests.a

• Work with customers to complete required Government forms, asarequired.a

• Problem solver /aself-starter who is willing to develop processes or methods where noneaexistatoaaccomplishaa task.a

• Coordinate contract deliverables, documentation, and reporting requirements to supportaallafacetsaof theaProgram Management Office (PMO)adirectly inasupport ofaallaverticalsawithinaPersistentaSystems.a

• Assistawithadailyadutiesathatasupport PMO objectivesainasupport of company priorities.a

• Liaise withatheaprogramaand project managersawithin the PMOathat supportadifferentafocus areas.aAct asatheaprimaryapointaof contactathatacoordinates,aorganizesaand alignsaprogrammaticaeffortsain line withatheaPMOagoals.a

• Coordinatealogisticalasupportaforapurchase ordersato ensureaendausersaandacontractingaofficersaareaaware ofaanyachanges toaschedule,ascopeaor cost.a

• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistical support for project staff.a

• Coordinate communication across global teams, including scheduling meetings across multiple time zones, preparing agendas, andamaintainingaproject documentationa

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Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualificationsa

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or similar fields or equivalent experiencea

• Experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system (ex. Infor CSI or similar) performing typical accounting and procurement activitiesa

• Experience supporting projects, technology, technical writing, and proposal writinga

• Experience with network and communications systemsa

• Experience withaAdobe,aMS Project,aMS Teams,aMS Excel, and MS Worda

• Demonstrated experience managing simultaneous tasks and competing prioritiesa

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)a

• Must be available to travel 20-30% of the timea

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skillsa

• Ability to work with multiple departments within the organization toaaccomplishatasksa

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environmenta

Preferred Qualificationsa

• Master'sadegree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a similar field or equivalent experiencea

• Must have a United States Secret level security clearance or be able to obtain onea

• Experience with the DoD Acquisition Process, understanding of the product life cyclea

• Certification inaProgram Management (PMP)aandaCCNA or other similar technical certificationsa

• Experience in managing over $1M projectsa

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The base pay for this role can vary from $77,000 to $96,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.a