PMO Project Coordinator

About This Role

Coordinate complex projects for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Emergency Communications Division (DECD) Project Management Office (PMO), supporting the overall project management framework and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the establishment and successful implementation of the DECD PMO's strategy, responsibilities, services, and deliverables
• Coordinate the establishment of frameworks and standards for project management across the organization
• Maintain project management standards for the DECD IT/telecommunications project portfolio
• Identify and conduct improvements into the DECD PMO program and ensure industry best practices are leveraged
• Organize project communications including project steering committee meetings and status reports
• Evaluate project risks and issues and implement mitigation plans
• Ensure that project goals are accomplished and in line with organizational objectives
• Maintain accurate documentation of project deliverables
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

Requirements

• 3+ years of demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to manage a project and its components simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work on-site at FEMA HQ at least 5 days each week
• Experience using PMI methodologies across the entire lifecycle of small, medium, and large sized projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective project plans
• Basic knowledge of IT/telecommunications technologies
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize workload and maintain schedules and deadlines
• Ability to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability
• U.S. Citizen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of demonstrated project management experience including supporting the planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects

Nice to Have

• Experience using project management tools/software (e.g., MS Planner, Jira, Smartsheet, ClickUp, Monday.com)
• Experience developing well-organized and insightful reports, dashboards, and other forms of data visualizations
• Experience with dashboard development/business intelligence tools such as MS Power BI and Tableau
• Basic knowledge of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) and associated artifacts
• Experience working directly with senior government leadership and staff
• Existing security clearance or suitability

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications