Special Projects Coordinator

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator to support a government contract based in Jacksonville, Florida at Mayport.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Special Projects Coordinator operates at the heart of unique and diverse initiatives within an organization, orchestrating the seamless execution of projects that fall outside the realm of regular operations. This role demands a multifaceted skill set, including meticulous planning, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the project and organization. By serving as the linchpin for these distinctive endeavors, the coordinator ensures that each project is aligned with the organization’s goals, completed on time, and within budget. Through their efforts, they facilitate the exploration of new ideas, the implementation of innovative solutions, and the achievement of strategic objectives, thereby contributing to the organization’s growth and success in a dynamic environment. This role will have employees as well as contractors working under it.

JOB DUTIES: 

• Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables.  Creates comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines and milestones. 

• Acts as a central point of contact between internal teams and external partners.

• Identifies necessary resources, manages project-specific budgets and monitors expenses to prevent cost overruns.

• Maintains project documentation, prepares progress reports, schedules meetings, and manages data entry in project management software such as Maximo and PeopleSoft.

• Proactively identifies "blockers" or risks that could stall progress and develop mitigation strategies or corrective measures.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across different departments to ensure effective collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Negotiate with external vendors and contractors for services and products necessary for project completion, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Five (5) years’ experience in project coordination.

• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office programs.

• Knowledge of General Safety Requirements.

• Have the ability to communicate satisfactorily both orally and in writing in the English Language.

• Be able to constructively interact with associates, subordinates, support staff and senior management.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal direct supervision.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

• Ability to obtain & maintain a Security Clearance/Base Clearance Access.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

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