Full-Time Project Analyst

CALCO Consulting Group is a professional business consulting and management company located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. CALCO is a partner of choice for private for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, as well as local, state, and federal government agencies. CALCO’s areas of expertise span multiple markets including education, health, behavioral health, and workforce training. CALCO’s multi-disciplinary team of experts works on projects and initiatives of varying sizes to provide real-world, practical solutions that help to make our communities and nation healthier and more economically prosperous. CALCO’s projects focus on various topics, such as academic support, online career pathways, enrollment services systems design, business engagement services, and others critical to education, workforce development, and healthcare today.

Position Summary:

This position provides the full range of administrative and Analyst support for the daily workflow of the various consulting projects of CALCO Consulting Group. This position requires collaboration with project team members on specific short and long-term project goals. The Analyst will play a key role in developing and advancing varied and complex research, technical assistance, and training solutions and contribute to the design of technical assistance strategies, strategic planning, facilitation, and training delivery, and writing technical assistance products like staff guides, online learning, web-based tutorials, virtual events, and reports. The Analyst will be responsible in fostering and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality products and services are delivered to clients on time and on budget. The Analyst must be highly organized, extremely detail-oriented to produce a high level of quality in the written communications and research projects. This individual must be proactive, able to solve problems while prioritizing tasks. The ability to “lead up” with colleagues and management to keep them on task in a positive and encouraging manner and a requirement for this position.

Specific Responsibilities of Position:

• Writing and reviewing project and meeting notes, reports and other documents with a keen eye for quality assurance
• Creating, organizing, updating, and monitoring timetables, project requirements, work plans, schedules, and progress reports to ensure that deadlines are met, and project resources are used efficiently
• Conduct relevant research and draft reports as needed for multiple projects
• Supporting the maintenance of projects and/or company data and records and ensuring that all documents are correct, processed in a timely manner and approved by relevant parties
• Planning, organizing, and conducting research and developing conclusions, making recommendations; interpreting trends and results of studies; and drafting reports and studies
• Developing research methodology, procedures, and tools for data collection
• Working collaboratively with others and facilitating communication within the project team, across other departments, and with clients to maximize productivity
• Support the scheduling of various types of meetings and events and coordinating the logistics for these meetings and events
• Supporting the preparation, review, sorting, filing, distributing, and handling of important documents and correspondence related to the projects and/or the company
• Assisting with special projects, such as process improvements and developing protocols
• Assisting with developing, reviewing, packaging, and organizing business proposals for the company
• Ensuring all legal and regulatory documents for the company are properly maintained, filed, and archived in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Ensuring that project and/or company resources and equipment are maintained and in good working order, and that office supplies are replenished and restocked
• Completing other necessary administrative tasks, such as data collection, conducting research, and reporting updates verbally and in written form to management
• This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive. The duties can be modified, increased, decreased or changed to meet the growing needs of the business and our clients

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in a related field (education, public policy)
• 4+ years of related work experience or master’s degree in related field
• Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience with MS Office products and knowledge of advanced features, functionality of the products
• Experience with project management software
• Experience in developing research methodology, procedures and tools for data collection, identification of erroneous or questionable data, interpretation of trends and results
• High degree of professionalism and ability to work with all levels of a diverse organization
• Ability to work effectively in informal and formal teams with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Must have ability to thrive in a high volume, deadline driven work environment
• Excellent listening and communications skills, both verbal and written
• Strong multi-tasking skills with ability to change direction at a moment’s notice
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills with ability to interact with all levels of an organization in a professional manner
• Reviews data to determine statistical accuracy of data files and reports identified erroneous or questionable data
• Extremely organized, detail oriented, dependable, and punctual
• Keen attention to detail with an aptitude for problem solving
• Strong computer skills and the ability to effectively communicate through e-mail (computer proficiency with advanced features in MS Office, especially MS Word and Excel)
• Ability to build positive and collaborative relationships
• Willingness to develop professionally
• Professional appearance and demeanor with ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
• Proactive self-starter with ability to manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines on multiple projects
• Experience working both independently with little supervision, and with a team in a demanding environment virtual environment
• Must demonstrate an attitude of high motivation and work ethic

Required Skills and Abilities:

The essential functions of the positions require a candidate with the following skills and abilities:

• Effective communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to express complex technical ideas clearly at all levels
• Ability to scope and design high-quality work products and services that meet the unique needs of clients
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data using various technologies and applications
• Skills to build and maintain strong client relationships, with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a diverse team
• Desire to learn new things and apply the latest trends and technologies

Compensation and Benefits:

CALCO Consulting Group offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package. The proposed salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $70,000.00. The final salary will be determined based on various factors. Some of our benefits include:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Pre- and Post-Tax Retirement Accounts with Company Match
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid-Time-Off
• Flex Scheduling
• Working Remotely

Office Locations and Hours:

Standard business hours apply with occasional weekend and evening hours required when deadlines must be met. The primary work location will be remote with occasional commuting to the corporate headquarters.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment.

Travel:

Travel should be anticipated; however, the percentage of travel will be based on each contract's requirements. Additionally, there may be occasions when it is necessary to travel to conferences, client meetings, or the company's corporate offices in Rockville, MD, or Washington D.C.

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a background/security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to confidential or classified information.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Environmental Requirements:

Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions if required to travel to the main office or other business meetings.

CALCO Consulting Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that values diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least four years of Project Analyst experience?
• Do you have experience with project management tools, processes, and principles?
• Do you have experience with both quantitative and qualitative research and analysis?
• Do you have experience planning, scheduling, and tracking deliverables and deadlines?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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