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Paragon Technology Group

Project Manager

Paragon Technology Group Scott AFB, Illinois, United States · $80K–$104K/yr

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

3 h ago
project-manager Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Project Manager provides administrative support and coordination to ensure project schedules, deliverables, and action items are tracked accurately. They facilitate communication across program branches and supporting contracts to maintain execution discipline.

What they look for

Project coordination Administrative support Schedule management Action item tracking Status reporting Communication Organizational skills DoD acquisition IT programs Government portfolio management Task tracking Workflow tools

Requirements

Candidates must have an associate's degree or equivalent experience and an active SECRET security clearance. A minimum of one year of project coordination or administrative experience is required.

Full description

Job Description

Position Title: Project Manager Labor Category: Project Manager

Position Purpose

The Project Manager provides reliable coordination and administrative project support that enables senior leadership to make informed decisions and maintain execution discipline. This role ensures schedules, actions, and deliverables are tracked accurately and that coordination across the program's branches and contracts is consistent and dependable.

What Success Looks Like

  • Meetings, working groups, and schedules are planned and executed smoothly with clear agendas and follow-through.
  • Action items, milestones, and deliverables are tracked accurately and remain visible to leadership.
  • Status reports and administrative documentation are timely, accurate, and decision-ready.
  • Coordination across branches and supporting contracts is orderly and transparent.

How the Work Gets Done at Paragon

At Paragon, project coordination is treated as an execution enabler. Project Managers operate with professionalism, attention to detail, and accountability, supporting leaders and teams by maintaining structure, predictability, and clear communication across organizational boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate meetings, working groups, and schedules in support of program activities.
  • Track action items, milestones, and deliverables to ensure commitments are visible and met.
  • Prepare and maintain status reports and administrative documentation for leadership review.
  • Support integration and coordination across the program and multiple supporting contracts.
  • Maintain organized project records and ensure information is accessible and current.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Active SECRET security clearance.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of project coordination or administrative project support experience.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting DoD acquisition or IT programs.
  • Familiarity with government portfolio management, task tracking, or workflow tools.

Working Conditions

  • Work is performed in support of a government program environment.
  • Position requires maintaining an active SECRET clearance.
  • Work location and schedule will align with program and customer requirements.

Why Paragon

Paragon is trusted to support mission-critical programs through disciplined execution and professional stewardship. We value team members who bring consistency, accountability, and respect for the mission, and who understand the importance of reliable project support in complex government environments.

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