Project Control Specialist

Who We Are

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage. 

As a Project Control Specialist, you are a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who supports Project and Program Managers in coordinating resources, meetings, and deliverables to ensure programs remain on schedule. You thrive in environments that require proactive communication, serving as the bridge between clients, leadership, and internal teams.

• Works to assist Project Managers and/or Program Managers with the coordination of resources, equipment, meetings, and information.
• Prepares and delivers status reports or reviews.
• Tracks staffing, budget, prioritization, and other personnel matters for the Project/Program Manager.
• Other responsibilities may include but not limited to communicating between the client and various teams internally, setting times and dates for meetings to keep on schedule, and relaying any issues with timelines or budgets to the Project/Program Manager.
• Perform routine tasks with some supervision. Lead and guide the work of technical staff.

Lawelawe Defense Inc ("LDI") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB. Lawelawe Defense offers an outstanding record of delivery on various projects encompassing: Program and Portfolio Management; Systems Engineering and Architecture; Network Engineering and Operations; Data Center Optimization and Operations; Desktop/Server and Application Virtualization.

Here's What You Need

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• 2+ years as a Project Control Specialist
• Proficient in English, written and spoken
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ensures that all meetings attended have accurate records kept which includes but is not limited to meeting minutes, technical documents, briefs, action items, and decisions
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Public Trust required

Additional Qualifications

• Project+ certification preferred
• Prior experience supporting in a DoD environment

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Defense Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.