Project Coordinator

Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems Business Area is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our growing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) team in Huntsville, Alabama. This role will report directly to the program manager and will have a large impact on developing relevant solutions for our nation's warfighters.

• Project Planning & Management Support: Assist project management teams in planning, organizing, and managing various projects, providing detailed data to support decision-making.
• Schedule Management: Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms. Track milestones, deliverables, and resource assignments.
• Administrative Coordination: Set up and manage project collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint sites.
• Reporting & Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking. Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports for internal and client review.
• Invoicing & Financial Tracking: Support monthly client invoicing processes and track project hours to ensure alignment with budgets and contracts.
• Data Analysis & Controls: Track and report project costs, risks, and schedules, assisting in the development of recovery plans when necessary.
• Meeting Support: Facilitate meetings by preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and tracking action items to ensure follow-up and completion.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with engineering leads and managers to ensure client deliverables are tracked and executed effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field plus 2 years of direct relevant project coordinating/project management experience. In lieu of a bachelor's degree 5 years of direct relevant project coordinating/project management experience
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in the defense industry or a project management environment.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Must be a US citizen possess and maintain an active Secret clearance or able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL, area

• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, JIRA, Adobe Workfront, or similar project management platforms is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis tools, scheduling, and financial tracking systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with clients.