Project Coordinator

We are looking for a proactive Project Coordinator to support a federal client’s budget office by leading end-to-end operational support for budget formulation activities and Office 365 collaboration tools. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), manage day-to-day contract operations, and coordinate communications across stakeholders.

This position requires a strong background in federal budget systems, process documentation, system migrations, user acceptance testing (UAT), and the ability to translate business workflows into technical requirements. You will also ensure best practices in training, compliance, risk mitigation, and change management to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact across multiple stakeholders and project teams.
• Identify and propose value-added solutions to address client challenges.
• Provide daily operational support for the budget formulation system and Office 365-based content collaboration tools.
• Serve as the main liaison to the CO/COR, coordinating communications, scheduling meetings, and ensuring timely delivery of agendas and meeting minutes.
• Lead process improvement efforts by researching, developing, and maintaining clear documentation and automations for technical workflows and business operations.
• Provide strategic program support, including planning, monitoring, deployment, sustainment, cybersecurity, privacy, training, and communications for PBFA and related collaboration systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience implementing SharePoint and Microsoft Power Platform-based solutions
• Hands-on experience with federal budget systems and associated processes
• Experience leading or advising on complex client-facing projects
• Strong software proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and time-management abilities with minimal supervision
• A collaborative mindset and strong work ethic
• U.S. Citizenship required, with the ability to pass a background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience automating complex federal budgeting processes
• Background in coordinating and managing federal government projects
• Familiarity with Budget Formulation and Execution Manager (BFEM) and Power Platform solutions

About Us

What makes Ascella employees great

• Innovative Thinkers: From small suggestions to large goals, employee voices are heard and acknowledged.  We encourage employees to come up with creative ideas and give everyone the opportunity to help us define how we do things.  You will have the opportunity to solve real business problems and be challenged to come up with innovative solutions.
• Lifelong learners: We value lifelong learners who are excited about professional development and personal growth.  At Ascella, employees are part of a company and a culture that encourages continuous improvement of both the organization and our employees.  You will work in a collaborative environment with an experienced, highly capable team that learns from each other, and you will be both challenged and supported in your efforts to learn and grow.
• Customer-Centric: Ascella is committed to complete customer satisfaction on every project.  Our employees provide our customers with excellent service, proactively coming up with solutions to current and anticipated needs.  The customer experience is an integral part of our mission and values, and you will work alongside people who are focused and dedicated to the commitment of customer satisfaction. 
• Open Communicators: Transparency and communication are important to us at Ascella.  We have an “open door” policy, and our employees ask questions and share information on a regular basis.  We believe in aligning employee work with overall company objectives and being open about our strategic plan and what we are trying to achieve.  We encourage regular feedback and appreciate employee input on what’s working and what’s not so we can initiate discussions about how to improve our processes.
• Inclusive: At Ascella, we encourage and embrace diversity in our workforce.  We are committed to being an inclusive organization where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged.  Our employees have an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that help foster creativity and innovation and drive our success.

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Position: Project Coordinator
Location: Fully Remote
Base Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are open to discussing compensation based on your qualifications and experience
Other Compensation: 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, profit-sharing
Paid Time Off: 16 days PTO/year, 11 holidays/year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k)…and more
Position is open until filled, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

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