Project Specialist - Junior - Public Trust Clearance

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Junior Project Specialist works as part of a team responsible for monitoring and managing projects through their entire lifecycle from Cradle-to-Grave in a fast-paced environment using the approved Project Tracking System. Public Trust Clearance Required. Primary location at USDA George Washington Carver Center (GWCC), Beltsville MD.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer requirements including scope and content.
• Secure work and release authorizations and coordinate with members of other teams to process work efficiently in order to meet established due dates utilizing both verbal and email communications.
• Maintain detailed status on assigned projects.
• Facilitate meetings and on-demand conference calls as needed, including Project Kickoff, Pilot and Production Readiness Reviews, and others needed to complete implementation of new and existing projects.
• Responsible for the creation of documentation related to the change and release requests including requirements, deployment plans, and release notices.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification:
• High School plus 1 year of project management or related experience.
• Experience:
• 1 year project management or related experience.
• Required Skills:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint as a basic user.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, good analytical skills, and capable of facilitating meetings involving groups of widely dispersed people.
• Self-starter who is a quick learner, organized, detail and process oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with staff and customers (at all levels) with high degree of professionalism.
• Preferred Skills:
• Demonstrable ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Experience in a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy, ServiceNow, or similar.
• Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000.
• Clearance:
• Public Trust Clearance required.
• Working Environment:
  • Core Business Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm. Core hours are established at the discretion of the Government and are subject to change at any time based on mission requirements.
  • This position is a Hybrid Position following four (4) days/week to work from home and one (1) assigned day to work in the office.
  • Will perform work at a government facility.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20lbs.
• What We Bring:
• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
  • Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.