Project Coordination Specialist

Quick Facts

• Title: Project Coordination Specialist

• Focus area: Course coordinator for the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC)

• Term: Short term (NTE 4 years)

Description

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position serving as a Project Coordination Specialist for MSTC. The role gathers, coordinates, and analyzes data to develop plans, reports, and recommendations for unique, non-recurring projects/programs while applying management analysis to plan, direct, and coordinate command efforts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, coordinate, and support special projects/program assignments and studies to resolve management problems and improve operations

• Develop independent plans of action and recommend solutions

• Coordinate with State ARNG/ANG command staff, directorates, group commanders, and NGB functional managers to exchange information and develop recommendations

• Monitor and analyze program/project progress; recommend changes based on findings

• Develop reports, briefings, and status updates for assigned programs/projects

• Arrange scheduling for appointments, meetings, and briefings that affect future decisions and program direction

• Research laws and policy (DoD/DA/DAF/NGB/state) and apply judgment to determine appropriate procedures

• Analyze information and data to assess progress of programs, projects, and processes

• Organize, manage, and present information via oral and written communication; prepare charts/graphs and manage data using graphics software and database/spreadsheet tools

• Serve as Project Manager for emerging projects: establish teams, manage budget requirements across the project life cycle, define goals/objectives, stakeholders, tasks, risks, and milestones

• Keep command staff apprised of project status and deliver presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems, and support requirements

• Supervise assigned personnel: assign work, ensure production/accuracy requirements, approve leave, set short-term priorities, interview candidates, and develop performance measures

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Arizona Army National Guard membership required; must be a current member supported by 215RTI JFHQ

• Excepted service requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state National Guard

• Wear the military uniform

• Selective Service registration required for eligible male applicants born after 31 Dec 1959

• Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation

• Mandatory direct deposit

• Maintain an unrestricted state and military driver’s license (excluding glasses)

• Maintain access to the Arizona Army National Guard computer network (NIPR) and required systems

• Maintain NREMT certification of EMT–Basic or higher

• At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including program/managerial experience, policy development/recommendations, and written/oral communications

• Provide transcripts or documentation to support educational claims

Benefits

Federal employee benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent (details determined by the hiring agency).