Project Support Specialist

Company: Amentum

Location: McLean, VA

About the Role

This position provides analytical, financial, and project support to help ensure the effective execution of contract and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with plans and manages projects under the direction of a Renovation Manager.
• Coordinates project financial and budget activities.
• Monitors project scope, deliverables, milestones, and metrics.
• Manages and tracks project budgets, schedules, reports, or related material.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks.
• Tracks, coordinates, and documents required project status updates.
• Coordinates and prepares required project documentation.
• Manages and maintains project cost allocations.
• Prepares reports, memos, letters, presentations, and other documents.
• Maintains master files/schedules, and deliverables, and prepares reports of findings for project management staff.
• May coordinate and facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Organizes and maintains files, documentation, and records, electronically and on paper.
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives for the project management group.
• Supports Renovations Manager with analytical tasks, administrative tasks, special projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in Google Workspace.
• Proficient in scheduling software.
• Experience supporting leadership with coordination, documentation, scheduling, and operational support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph U.S. Government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Active clearance not required to start.

Other Notes

• This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.
• Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires compliance with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process, which may include pre-hire screening for marijuana and other federally controlled substances.
• All employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.