Project Management Specialist

IT/TechnicalProject Management Specialist Berkeley, MO Posted: 2/12/2026Job DescriptionJob ID#:215506Job Category:IT/TechnicalPosition Type:Associate - W2Duration:42Positions Available:3PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Project Management Specialist, in Berkeley, MO. Job ID#215506Job Description:Independently develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains an integrated plan and schedule to meet program and/or project requirements in accordance with project management industry standards. Performs studies, analysis (trend, variance, impact), risk assessments to determine impacts, and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives. Creates schedule, reports, metrics, change activity, communicates and updates plan regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project. Works to improve project management processes, business systems, and implement best practices that support project decision makers. Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion. Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives. Assists customers to develop performance recovery plan and ensure all project control systems are in place to support ongoing support to stakeholders.Key Responsibilities: Receive Technical requirements from capability experts and validate readiness for execution Identify missing information or ambiguities and coordinate Clarification with technical stakeholders partner with facility project management teams to develop statements of work ensure facility support projects align with technical requirements and timelines manage execution of supporting projects from initiation through completion track and report project financials including EAC/ETC for capital and expense funding provide financial projections and updates to funding managers maintain dashboards and project reporting artifacts communicate schedule updates to scheduling teams facilitate stakeholder and project coordination meetings maintain traceability between received requirements and facility project deliverables monitor risks, dependencies and execution gaps ensure accountability for action items and milestone commitments maintain structured documentation and decision records Required Qualifications:-2 plus years of project management experience supporting technical or facility projects demonstrated ability to manage execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives strong analytical and organizational skills proven ability to manage and synthesize technical information exceptional listening skills and ability to ask precise clarifying questions experience coordinating with engineering facilities or infrastructure teams financial tracking experience (EAC/ETC, expense, capital) Strong facilitation and stakeholder communication skills excellent time management and independent work discipline ability to take direction and execute without overstepping technical authority high attention to detail and strong follow-through Preferred Qualifications:· Experience supporting technical capability stand up or facility infrastructure projects· Familiarity with statement of work development processes· Experience with Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft project or similar tools· Background working in highly technical or regulated environments· Experience or education in project management (formal Project Management education, In the clients' classes, PMP Prep, or PMP Certification)Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.Job RequirementsMinimum Security Clearance:No ClearanceVEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit or The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Created: 2026-03-11