Job Description

Job Title:       Project Control Specialist – Level I
Location:       Fort Hood, TX (on-site)
Supporting:  The Defense Health Agency (DHA) **Secret Security Clearance**

Do you currently hold an ACTIVE U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance AND are you a U.S. citizen?

U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance are mandatory requirements for this position and will be independently verified as part of the hiring and security process.

** PLEASE do NOT apply if you currently do not meet BOTH requirements! **

Overview

CompTech is seeking a Project Control Specialist – Level I to support project and program operations within a federal government environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional with project coordination experience who is looking to continue building their skills in project controls, program support, scheduling, resource coordination, and client communication. Working closely with Project and Program Managers, the Project Control Specialist will help coordinate resources, meetings, project information, staffing activities, and status reporting to keep projects organized and on schedule. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys working across teams, tracking details, and helping ensure project requirements and deadlines stay on track.

Scope of Work

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist Project and Program Managers with day-to-day project coordination and administrative activities.
• Track staffing, budgets, priorities, schedules, and other project or personnel-related matters.
• Maintain project information and assist with monitoring milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports, updates, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate communication between the client, Project/Program Manager, and internal teams.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, including establishing dates and times and communicating meeting information to participants.
• Help ensure project activities remain aligned with established schedules and priorities.
• Identify and communicate potential timeline, staffing, resource, or budget concerns to the appropriate Project or Program Manager.
• Assist with tracking action items and following up with stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain organized and accurate project records and documentation.
• Support additional project control and program coordination activities as required.

Experience, Education, and Certification Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience demonstrating proficiency in project coordination, project controls, program support, administrative project support, or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating meetings, schedules, resources, project information, or status reporting.
• Ability to track multiple activities, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, team members, and project leadership.

Ability to identify potential scheduling or budget concerns and appropriately elevate them to project leadership.

Education:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required.

Certifications:

• CompTIA Project+ or similar project management/project coordination certification.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance

Salary:

• $58,000 - $63,000 plus Benefits, PTO, 401k+, Tuition Reimbursement and more.