Project Coordinator

Overview Planned Systems International (PSI), a Government Contractor, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Independent Enterprise Testing and Support Services (IETSS) contract. The IETSS program delivers Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services in support of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO) and other critical VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) modernization initiatives. This effort supports software delivery lifecycle activities, enterprise testing services, and quality assurance functions that help ensure successful delivery of technology solutions for Veterans. As part of our continued focus on operational excellence and modernization, the Project Coordinator will play a key role in supporting and enhancing operations across the program. Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability. Assist project team staff with essential administrative support required for daily operations. Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, action item trackers, presentations, executive summaries, and other project documentation. Track project deliverables and follow up on commitments to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and activities. Collect, validate, and consolidate project data from multiple sources to support reporting and decision-making. Generate recurring and ad hoc reports on project status, resource utilization, workforce metrics, and program accomplishments. Support executive communications by preparing briefing materials, status updates, and reports for senior leadership. Assist with business process improvement, workflow optimization, and organizational modernization initiatives. Minimum Requirements Minimum 2 years of professional experience Two-year college degree in a related degree program. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to learn quickly and pay attention to detail. Must possess skills and attitude necessary to work in a collaborative environment. Ability to work as part of a team, or independently. Time management skills, computer literacy, and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Good understanding of organizational goals/objectives and achieving organizational change. Adaptability to work in a climate with frequently shifting priorities and must be able to work simultaneously on multiple projects with the ability to prioritize tasks. Excellent customer service skills. Working knowledge of: Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reporting, dashboards) Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Teams Microsoft SharePoint U.S. Citizenship is required. Selected candidates must be able to successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting Desired Qualifications Experience supporting federal government, healthcare IT, or VA programs and initiatives. 1-2 years experience with designing PowerPoint presentations and developing Excel spreadsheets with formulas and macros. Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, action item trackers, dashboards, and performance reports. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop meaningful reports and recommendations. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams. Experience preparing executive briefings, leadership presentations, meeting materials, and status reports. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or other project management-related certifications are a plus. Additional Information MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Communication tools (Teams, SharePoint) Company Benefits PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs. EEO Commitment It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To ensure fair and consistent consideration of all applicants, all candidates must submit a formal application through Planned Systems International's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), iCIMS. Resumes submitted via email, social media, referrals, recruiting events, or other means will not be considered an official application and must be accompanied by a completed online application in the ATS before a candidate can be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, or to receive an update regarding the status of your application, please contact Talent Acquisition by emailing talent@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.