Senior Project Coordinator #8382

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to support a critical government computer system for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Software Yard – Product Delivery Service. This role is primarily responsible for coordinating enterprise-level testing, tracking product support schedules, and managing operational deployment timelines across platform-aligned Product Teams. This position will be located in Kearneysville, WV, and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Coordinator, you will serve as a primary operational resource for ensuring that applications developed by platform-aligned Product Teams are user-centric, operationally effective, and sustained in the field. You will maintain coordination continuity to balance release speed with quality and security. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and synchronize project timelines across enterprise-level testing, quality assurance, and product support workflows.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication acting as an operational bridge between technical development teams, Product Owners, and Portfolio Product Line Managers.
• Track and monitor deployment milestones to ensure rapid, secure software releases occur without compromising system reliability.
• Organize and maintain product delivery logs, user training schedules, and readiness verification documentation for mission-critical applications.
• Manage and track issue resolution schedules, ensuring post-deployment feedback from operational users is routed back to product backlogs.
• Monitor service-level management metrics and key performance baselines to help guarantee delivered products sustain long-term mission performance.
• Proactively identify project risks, scheduling bottlenecks, or resource constraints affecting software rollout schedules and track remediation efforts.
• Ensure all project coordination activities support strict adherence to federal security standards, government baselines, and DISA STIGs.

Qualifications

High School with 6 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience 

• Project coordination experience within an enterprise software development, IT service management, or product delivery environment.
• Proven experience managing complex schedules involving software testing, user acceptance, or operational rollout phases.
• Comprehensive operational understanding of Agile methodologies, modern software delivery lifecycles (SDLC), and release coordination.
• Strong experience facilitating collaboration and maintaining continuity among multi-disciplinary technical teams and operational stakeholders.
• Proficiency tracking project milestones, deployment status, and task dependencies using enterprise tools (such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow).
• Strong foundational understanding of diverse IT domains, service-level management concepts, and user training frameworks.

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance 

Preferred Skills & Experience 

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Software Yard, or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs.
• Familiarity with USCG Force Design 2028 objectives, PEO C5I environments, or maritime operational contexts.
• Relevant professional certifications highly preferred (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or ITIL certifications).
• Understanding of how automated testing and DevSecOps release gates integrate into overall product delivery timelines.
• Experience coordinating large-scale user engagement sessions or managing technical support frameworks for federal IT systems.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Pay range: $65,000 - $83,000 Annually