Program Coordinator/ PMP certification

Required Qualifications * *Mandatory:* Demonstrated experience coordinating or supporting *actual federal or state government projects/programs*. * Candidates must be able to clearly describe their experience with government program/project delivery. * Commercial project experience alone, including work for companies that serve government clients, does *not* satisfy this requirement. * 4+ years of project or program coordination experience, including government-sector experience. * U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder. * Ability to pass an FBI background check. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. * Comfortable serving as the primary day-to-day contact for government stakeholders. * Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented. * Strong follow-up skills with the ability to drive open items to completion. * Excellent documentation and organizational skills. * Experience with *Confluence, Jira, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office*. Preferred Qualifications * PMP certification. * Existing FBI clearance. * Experience working with *NSF, NCSES, DOE, or DoD*. * Proposal or RFP coordination experience. * Familiarity with *SBIR/STTR* or *BAA* processes. * East Coast location, particularly Virginia. * Experience supporting in-person government agency meetings. * Sufficient technical literacy to understand engineering discussions without requiring extensive translation. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a *Government/Federal Program Coordinator or Project Coordinator* who has hands-on experience supporting government program delivery, communicates exceptionally well, stays ahead of deadlines, and is comfortable interacting directly with federal agency personnel. Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Work Location: In person