Project Control Specialist

Job#: 3044432

Job Description:

Location: Arlington, Virginia (Hybrid)

We are seeking a Project Control Specialist to support a post quantum computing office. This role functions as a project manager, focused on planning, scheduling, and tracking deliverables across at least three distinct work streams. The specialist will coordinate efforts for the post-quantum, crypto modernization, and architecture teams, ensuring project objectives are met in alignment with policy and requirements. This position requires significant coordination across organizations and communication with senior leadership.

• Plan, coordinate, and integrate operations and program budgeting.
• Track, coordinate, and communicate tasks and due dates for deliverables.
• Integrate activities across different organizations, compiling data and producing reports.
• Track tasks using an enterprise task management system, such as CATMS.
• Develop briefings, talking points, and presentations for clients and senior leaders.
• Act as a key interface for program and project matters, particularly for products and coordination.
• Collaborate with industry partners and vendors to support project goals.
• Balance multiple work streams and work collaboratively across teams.

Clearance:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoW TS/SCI clearance.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree and 12+ years of professional experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of professional experience, OR
• 18+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience with team leadership, including tracking and coordinating tasks.
• Experience with an enterprise task management system.
• Experience supporting and communicating with senior leaders.
• Administrative or action officer experience is suitable; the role is focused on task management rather than executive assistance.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity policies and principles.

• Experience in the DoW CIO, OSW, or a Military Command.
• Experience with Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS).
• Knowledge of Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
• Possession of excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence at the Pentagon three days a week, with two days of remote work.

The interview process consists of a single virtual interview.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

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