What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Assistant position at Bowhead?
Overview
Project Assistant (HSV-2025- 22316):
Bowhead seeks an Project Assistant for its Huntsville office who possesses a strong desire to provide excellent customer service solutions and interact with coworkers and clients in a courteous and professional manner. The Project Assistant will be primarily responsible for general administrative, recruiting and project analysis and support activities across mutiple programs.
***Position will by hybrid, requiring only periodic onsite visit for pre-planned business events/meetings***
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
- Call candidates for individual projects and assist with general recruiting duties.
- Responsible for supporting/managing DHS suitability clearance process
- Work with project teams to ensure compliance with all project deliverables and government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).
- Review monthly invoices, contract award and modifications
- Compile data and project deliverables for required reporting
- Process, review and approve weekly time cards
- Coordinate collection and preparation of reports and spreadsheets.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
***Position will by hybrid, requiring only periodic onsite visit for pre-planned business events/meetings***
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of two (2) years project analytics experience
- Intermediate computer/PC knowledge required including; spreadsheet software, word processing software and knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Commitment to quality customer service, with a dedicated attitude that ensures mission success
- Quick learner, creative, resourceful, and able to work independently
- Highly organized with the ability to see both the details and the big picture
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the DHS ICE T2 level. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.
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