Project Coordinator (Federal)

About the role

The Project Coordinator will assist the Federal Audit Resource Management Team in providing comprehensive administrative and project management support across the federal audit practice and, as needed, at the project level. This role serves as a key coordination point among project managers/leadership, employees, Sikich leadership, government stakeholders, and prime contractors. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining exceptional professionalism and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for new team members and monitor required training and certifications, ensuring timely completion of administrative, system‑access, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze staff availability, planned leave, and project assignments using scheduling and resource management tools; independently recommend resource adjustments to address competing priorities and engagement needs.
• Analyze employee timesheets and project‑charging activity, identify compliance risks or recurring issues, and determine appropriate follow‑up or corrective action.
• Assess project budgets, labor utilization, expenditures, and resource constraints; identify variances, trends, financial concerns, and operational impacts; and recommend corrective actions, reallocations, or escalation strategies to project leadership.
• Develop financial forecasts, resource plans, and management reports; interpret results and provide recommendations that support project and operational decision‑making.
• Coordinate project travel, including authorizations, logistics, schedules, documentation, and reimbursement packages; resolve travel‑related issues and ensure complete, accurate, and timely processing.
• Professionally communicate with Sikich leadership and client stakeholders by preparing written correspondence, meeting materials, status updates, and other project communications.
• Manage multiple calendars across separate systems and environments, and schedule, coordinate, facilitate, and document meetings to support efficient scheduling and coordination.
• Maintain inventories and monitor assignments and licensing requirements for government‑furnished and company‑issued equipment, software licenses, and related assets to support operational readiness and compliance.
• Independently assess competing priorities, adjust workflows, and resolve administrative, operational, and project‑related issues; determine when escalation is warranted and recommend solutions that balance changing project needs, deadlines, engagement priorities, compliance requirements, and stakeholder needs.
• Execute special assignments and strategic initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving in a dynamic audit environment.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts that enhance project efficiency, communication, and overall engagement performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• Work on‑site in Alexandria, VA office at least three days a week.
• Two or more years of professional experience in administrative, project management, or resource management support roles.
• Experience supporting federal audit, consulting, or government contracting engagements.
• Experience with project scheduling, resource planning, budget tracking, and document management systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and pivot effectively in response to changing requirements.
• Strong relationship‑management and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a large, complex federal audit engagement.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a strong customer‑service focus.
• Knowledge of government travel, invoicing, and compliance requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• Additional experience supporting federal audit, consulting, or government contracting engagements.
• Advanced expertise with project scheduling, resource planning, budget tracking, and document management systems.
• Deeper knowledge of government travel, invoicing, and compliance requirements.

Pay

Base compensation range: $70,000 – $80,000 – $90,000 (final offer may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contract specifics).

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy activated on the first day—no waiting period.
• Paid holidays throughout the year, with an aim to provide time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Comprehensive wellness program with tracked activities that can earn gift cards and other rewards.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Nine paid holidays annually.
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four paid exam days and four paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE community volunteer program—up to four hours of paid time annually for volunteer activities.

Schedule

On‑site work in Alexandria, VA at least three days per week.