Project Coordinator

Location: Bethesda, MD (On-site) Type: Full-time Role Summary We are seeking a full-time Project Coordinator to support technology initiatives across federal government, commercial, and State, Local, and Education (SLED) customer environments. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who works closely with Project Managers, technical teams, customer stakeholders, vendors, and KNZ leadership to keep projects documented, tracked, and moving. Role Overview The ideal candidate is an organized, follow-through-driven coordinator with experience supporting IT infrastructure, modernization, migration, cybersecurity, or related technology projects. You will own the day-to-day project mechanics: schedules, action items, meeting logistics, documentation, and status reporting, so Project Managers and engineers can stay focused on delivery. This role requires strong organizational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and enough technical understanding to follow and communicate infrastructure, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity topics. You will support multiple concurrent projects and proactively flag items that need follow-up or escalation. Primary Responsibilities Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of federal, commercial, and SLED IT projectsMaintain project schedules, milestones, action items, dependencies, and deliverable trackingCoordinate meetings, technical sessions, project reviews, and customer discussionsPrepare meeting agendas, capture meeting minutes, and track follow-up actions through completionMaintain project documentation, status reports, risk and issue logs, and project repositoriesAssist with tracking project scope, schedules, deliverables, and customer commitmentsCoordinate activities across engineering teams, customer stakeholders, subcontractors, OEM partners, and third-party vendorsSupport resource scheduling and coordination of onsite and remote technical activitiesTrack project risks, issues, decisions, and dependencies and escalate items to the Project Manager as appropriateAssist with preparation of customer-facing status reports, dashboards, presentations, and project communicationsSupport implementation, migration, testing, validation, and project closeout activitiesHelp ensure project documentation is complete, current, and maintained in accordance with customer and organizational requirementsCoordinate access requests, site visits, meeting logistics, and other administrative requirements associated with project deliverySupport multiple concurrent projects and workstreams across different customer environments Required Experience 2+ years of experience supporting IT projects, project management, technical operations, or related initiativesExperience working with technical teams and customer stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and action items simultaneouslyStrong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Experience Experience supporting projects within federal government, commercial enterprise, state and local government, education, or other regulated environmentsExperience supporting IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, network modernization, data center, or migration projectsFamiliarity with Statements of Work (SOWs), project deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteriaExperience coordinating vendors, subcontractors, OEMs, or other third-party partners Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field preferred. Certifications CAPM, PMP coursework, Scrum certification, or other project management training is a plus. Technical Expertise (Must Have) Project Tools: Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Jira, or similar platformsMicrosoft Office: Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookTechnical Awareness: Ability to understand and communicate basic technical concepts related to infrastructure, networking, cloud, cybersecurity, data center, or enterprise technology environmentsOrganization: Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAccess Requirements: Ability to satisfy applicable customer background, access, or security requirements. Depending on the customer and assignment, a Public Trust background investigation, criminal background check, fingerprinting, or other customer screening may be required Preferred Compliance Familiarity Federal, state, local, or education-sector security and compliance requirements Onsite Requirement This is an onsite, customer-facing position based in Bethesda, MD, supporting federal, commercial, and SLED customers. Some local travel may be required to support assigned projects. For government and other regulated customer assignments, you must be comfortable operating within secure environments and complying with customer-specific physical access, cybersecurity, information-handling, and operational requirements. What Sets This Role Apart This is a hands-on coordination role for someone who wants to be at the center of real IT project delivery across federal, commercial, and SLED customers. You will be trusted to: Keep multiple concurrent projects organized, documented, and on trackWork across technical teams, customers, and vendors in different environmentsProactively identify items that require follow-up or escalation Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverageEmployer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurancePaid vacation starting at 12 days (96 hours) per year, increasing with years of servicePaid sick leave (up to 7 days per year)401(k) retirement savings plan upon completing a year of employmentTuition reimbursement or assistance toward continuing educationPaid attendance at approved workshops and conferencesFull access to LinkedIn LearningEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Perks Professional development and ongoing learning opportunitiesEmployee recognition programsCompany-sponsored social events and team-building activitiesCollaborative, team-oriented work environmentOpportunities to work on high-impact projects with experienced professionals Powered by JazzHR NzHxYOHZrl