Project Coordinator (Defense)

Location: On-site in Columbia, Maryland, United States

Salary: $84,000–$115,400 per year for the Maryland area

Company

hirify.global provides engineering, advanced technology, logistics, operations, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity solutions for intelligence and national security customers.

What you will do

• Coordinate projects from initial requirements and project requests through execution and delivery.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, timelines, labor estimates, and material cost estimates.
• Track tasks, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues, change requests, and action items.
• Facilitate recurring status meetings, document decisions and action items, and monitor completion.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, metrics, presentations, forecasts, and performance updates.
• Coordinate communication among engineering, production, program management, finance, customers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, operations management, finance, or a related field; six years of directly related experience may substitute for the degree.
• At least three years of experience in project coordination, project management, program support, operations, or a related business function.
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, defense, government contracting, or other technical project environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Jira, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

Nice to have

• CAPM, PMP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, research and development, or manufacturing programs.
• Experience creating dashboards, metrics, and reports with Power BI, SharePoint, Jira, or similar platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on engineering innovation and national security missions.
• Standard working hours with minimal travel requirements.
• Potential additional compensation, including bonuses, incentives, sign-on bonuses, or relocation benefits, subject to policy and eligibility.
• People-first culture centered on belonging, connection, growth, and Zero Harm.