Project Management Specialist - Mid

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Project Management Specialist to support our government customer located in Arlington, Virginia. (Potential for 1 day/week telework, as operations dictate.)

This role reports to the PEO MLB Chief of Staff, located at Naval Support Facility-Arlington. The PM Specialist plays a key role in attending senior meetings and composing/coordinating meeting notes, capturing and tracking official taskers and coordinating with staff to action those tasks. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and self-starter who can collaborate with internal/external partners to maintain and enhance the flow of operations.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently lead and manage a robust correspondence campaign to capture formal senior leader discussions and coordinate actions with the staff.
• Plan and attend senior level meetings to capture professional notes for record and action items to track for collaboration/completion.
• Coordinate and facilitate the completion of tasks to support business operations.
• Manage the tasking program of record for executive level actions.
• Provide comments, questions, and recommendations to establish and improve business operations and collaborate with staff to implement those procedures.
• Collaborate/coordinate the executive products and establish a SharePoint and Teams presence to store, recall and share the documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor's Degree, plus three (+3) years' relevant experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to learn and apply technical concepts to assigned duties
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and data mining skills
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Prior Navy or Marines experience highly desired (active, reserve, guard or civilian) or prior DoD experience desired.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold an active Secret clearance

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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