Project Coordinator Security Clearance

Position: Project Coordinator with Security Clearance
Why AIS? When you join AIS, you're joining a mission-driven team that's passionate about making a difference. You'll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.
* Employee Ownership:
Your contributions directly impact the company's success, and you share in its achievements.

* Continuous Learning:
Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.

* Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone's voice is valued.

* Mission-Driven Work:
Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities. What are we looking for? At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles. Working@AIS
At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Associate Project Manager.
* Core Knowledge &

Skills:

Applies project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Understands contract requirements, risk management, and client expectations.

* Work & Complexity:
Manages assigned project tasks, monitors progress, and supports the execution of project plans. Identifies and responds to routine risks and issues.

* Quality & Independence:
Delivers accurate and timely work, adheres to standards, and demonstrates growing independence in decision-making.

* Teamwork & Communication:
Partners with delivery teams, communicates effectively with clients and stakeholders, and supports team collaboration.

* Consulting & Engagement:
Advises on process improvements, supports client satisfaction, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Project Coordinator. Project Summary We are seeking a mission-driven professional to join our Project Management (PM) team as a Project Coordinator. This role is essential for supporting the execution of high-visibility defense programs.

You will be responsible for a variety of project coordination tasks, including planning, tracking, and documentation. While primarily focused on project management operations, you will also provide vital reach-back support to our Customer Engagement Management (CEM) team, offering on-site presence and assistance in a range of technical areas. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to work within secure environments on projects that directly contribute to national security.

Key Responsibilities
* Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of IT and office move projects, from initiation to closeout.

* Maintain project documentation, deliverables, and compliance artifacts.

* Track project milestones, risks, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and project schedules.

* Prepare briefings, status reports, and other materials for project reviews.

* Coordinate meetings, reviews, and technical interchange sessions with internal teams and government stakeholders.

* Assist with tracking government-furnished equipment and assets.

* Support the CEM team, providing routine customer check-ins with to identify and address immediate needs and escalate issues to appropriate teams as necessary.

* Provide timely updates and ensure clear communication across all parties.

* Capture customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.

* Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required For This Opportunity
* 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, program support, customer engagement, IT support or similar roles within the defense industry.

* Active Top Secret clearance

* Demonstrated proficiency in core project management skills, including project planning, schedule management, resource tracking, and risk identification.

* Strong understanding of DoD environments and secure program operations.

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface professionally with government customers and internal teams.

* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

* Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, asset management, project lifecycle management, and contract compliance.

* Proficiency with project management tools and collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, MS Project). Nice to Have Skills
* Experience supporting classified programs or working in SCIF environments.

* Certifications such as CAPM or PMP.

* Experience with business analytics and data visualization tools.

* Mission-focused mindset and commitment to supporting…