PROJECT COORDINATION SPECIALIST

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1. Analyzes, coordinates and/or performs a variety of special projects/program assignments and studies leading to the resolution of management problems and improvement of operations. Independently develops a plan of action and recommends solutions. Coordinates with State ARNG/ ANG Command staff, Directorates or Group Commanders, and NGB Functional Managers to obtain and exchange information and develop recommendations for management decisions. Monitors and analyzes program/project progress, recommending changes based on findings as needed. Develops all reports, briefings, and status of assigned projects/programs. Performs a wide variety of support duties to facilitate the work of the office. Arranges scheduling of appointments, meetings, briefings, and other commitments directly effecting future decisions and program direction.

2. Provides management information, advice, and assistance to the State ARNG/ ANG Command staff, Directorates or Group Commanders on programs/projects assigned. The incumbent researches current Laws, DoD, Department of the Army (DA), Department of the Air Force (OAF), NGB, and State policy, and uses judgment to decide appropriate policy and procedures in relation to current projects, taskings, issues and concerns. Analyzes information and data; assesses progress of programs, projects, and processes. Organizes, manages, and presents information to include recommendations both formally and informally via oral and written means. Uses knowledge of graphics software to prepare charts and graphs, database or spreadsheet software to enter, revise, sort, research, calculate and retrieve data.

3. Serves as a Project Manager for emerging projects assigned to/by the 158th Fighter Wing. Responsible for establishing project teams, managing budget requirements throughout project life-cycle, leads team in identification of goals and objectives, stakeholders, tasks, associated risks, and milestones. Determines workload structure to identify tasks and assign resources. Uses knowledge and experience to analyze information and make quick and appropriate decisions. Routinely keeps State ARNG/ ANG Command staff apprised of project status. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with coordinating organizations. Delivers presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems, support requirements, and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians in other program offices throughout the command. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Researches and recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact the organization, command, or agency, and which affect the structure and future work of the organization to senior leadership Performs other duties as assigned.