Senior Technology Project Coordinator (165.1)

Next Phase is searching for experienced candidates for the Sr. Technology Project Coordinator position to contribute to the program management support of a large data program.

The Sr. Technology Project Coordinator works closely with the Program Management and Technical SMEs to help support a large federal data program. The Sr. Technology Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the timely delivery of high-quality responses and well-written deliverables to the government in a fast-paced environment.

Additionally, the Sr. Technology Project Coordinator is a passionate and organized team lead who helps support the program in onboarding, training activities, and information sharing. The ideal candidate can handle multiple balls in the air without compromising details, foster a positive and responsive team environment, and quickly adjust to dynamic tasks and schedule changes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work in coordination with team members and stakeholders to gather requirements, coordinate changes to technical requirements, business requirements, and project schedule
• Coordinate and supervise specific non-technical tasks or functions such as onboarding and offboarding project resources
• Ensures all activities are carried out per project commitments or specific objectives
• Manage and own project implementation tasks (action-based)
• Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Coordinate with PMs to ensure that all team members keep workflow on track, ensuring that client's needs are met as the project evolves
• Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed, and stored
• Coordinate, support, and participate in program and system meetings and reviews by taking thorough meeting notes when required
• Ensure proper training requirements of project staff and prepare training log
• Help to ensure completion of administrative reporting, e.g., timecards, daily statistics, logs, and task narratives
• Work with PMs to respond to client requests and questions
• Work with the Quality team on risk management and help derive metrics
• Assist with writing manuals, memos, meeting minutes, and other documents
• Prepare All-Hands slides for project team meetings
• Strong working knowledge of MS-Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be a team member with solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management, strong client-facing, and teamwork skills
• The position requires the ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans

Requirements

Required Experience and Education:

• Nine (9) years of combined experience as a Technology Project Coordinator, Auditor, Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, and Scrum Master in an administrative business setting
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management of Information System, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience is preferred
• General understanding of infrastructure hardware and software systems including network, compute, storage and security for traditional data center hosted applications virtual and private cloud solutions
• Understanding of government contracting processes and standards preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Preferred - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly preferred, as is experienced in the use of MS Project

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Ability to pivot quickly between assignments and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Very familiar with Microsoft toolset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple efforts and have excellent task management
• Attention to details
• You thrive in a challenging and collaborative environment
• Possess excellent leadership, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills

General:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the client
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirements
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to team with others to meet project objectives
• Understanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile; SAFe knowledge a plus

THIS POSITION REQUIRES RESIDENCY IN MARYLAND OR NORTHERN VIRGINIA and is PARTIAL REMOTE 2 DAYS A WEEK. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A FULL REMOTE SCHEDULE.

Only individuals with permanent work authorization should apply. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. Fully-vaccinated status for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment. Hiring candidates with a permanent residence within commuting distance to Columbia, MD.

ABOUT NEXT PHASE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC.

Innovation. It's What Defines Us.

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase their productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people that achieve results, understand the importance of being a productive and supportive team member, and put the customer's satisfaction first. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people that are interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.

Will you join us to share in the success?

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance (three healthcare plans to choose from), Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-sponsored Wellness Program

WELL-BEING PROGRAM

• Our Well-being programs offer a variety of benefits that support our employee's physical, financial and lifestyle wellness. Enjoy walks around a beautiful lake, work out in our on-site gym, grab a healthy snack, enjoy bagel Fridays and lunches, attend yoga, benefit from a hybrid flex schedule, join a Fitbit group or sports team, or get some great financial advice - just to name a few of the well-being program benefits.

PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

PAID LEAVE

• Competitive paid-time-off programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid Maternity leave for mothers recovering from the birth of a child

RETIREMENT

• 401K plan with 5% employer contribution (employee contributions are not required to receive 5% employer contribution)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Employees are reimbursed for professional development activities including classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, professional licenses required for a position

PET INSURANCE

• Choose from two options to help keep your pets happy and healthy

$100 EMPLOYEE TECHNOLOGY ALLOWANCE

• Employees receive a $100/month Technology Allowance to use towards personal mobile phone and Internet plans