Project Specialist

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for a Project Specialist to work at the corporate office in Orlando, FL. 

POSITION PURPOSE 

This position will provide mission critical, integrated, and operational support to the Senior & Executive Leadership team across divisions, programs, and projects. The Project Specialist will work directly with the Director of Programs and Director of Operations to complete action items and tasks. These include but are not limited to administrative support (i.e., travel booking, reconciliation, etc.), Human Resource management, data analytics & audit support, presentation creation, plan development (i.e., project management communications, etc.), event support and individual requests from Loyal Source leadership. This position acts as a liaison between Executive Leadership, Corporate Leadership, and any stakeholders involved in the completion of action items and tasks. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES 

1. Assumes the responsibility for the accurate and efficient completion of action items and tasks. 

· Clearly understands any requests from Executive Leadership, Director of Programs, Director of Operations, or other leaders, including clarifying the request, asking questions, and ensuring proper scope. 

· Is familiar or becomes familiar with business environment, key stakeholders, and general operations to ensure action items as assigned and completed by appropriate parties. 

· Leverages necessary skills to complete action items and tasks. 

· Independently responsible for ensuring tasks are seen through to fruition. 

· Works with applicable stakeholders from across the organization to complete tasks. 

· Identifies areas of improvement and provides feedback to leaders as necessary. 

· Ensures work is free of errors and mistakes. 

· Oversees work from start to finish. 

2. Relies on skills to successfully complete work. 

· Leverage’s ability to create presentations, reports, and other documents required to complete tasks and action items. Deliverables are free of errors and near final upon submission. 

· Utilizes tools to conduct data analysis, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. 

· Exercises effective consultative strategies to complete tasks. 

· Undertakes short-term or long-term projects to address a variety of issues and needs 

· Solves problems through helpful recommendations and practical suggestions. 

· Brainstorms strategies for growth, positive change, and improvement. 

· Problem solves and is capable of using flexible critical thinking skills to uncover customized solutions. 

3. Provides support to the Director of Programs, Director of Operations, and other Loyal Source leaders. 

· Includes frequent check-ins with leadership. 

· Identifies opportunities for additional collaboration. 

· Evaluates each situation periodically and makes adjustments when needed. 

4. Ensures key performance indicators are met. 

· Demonstrates independence and ownership of tasks by successfully completing them with little to no guidance from senior leaders. 

· Oversees multiple projects at one time and prioritizes appropriately so all deadlines are met. 

· Partners with leadership to provide support to at least five departments and/or programs. 

· Implements deliverables at the direction of Leadership. 

5. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. 

· Develops positive working relationships with teammates and colleagues. 

· Comfortable following up with stakeholders when action items are due or require their input. 

· Collaborates with essential stakeholders across the organization – including Corporate and Field staff. 

· Brings a go-getter attitude with a sense of tenacity at completing projects. 

6. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. 

· Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

· Minimum of three years of administrative and/or program support experience in healthcare staffing, office management, or working in a similar healthcare environment 

· Excellent organizational and multitasking skills are required, including the ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently. 

· Excellent interpersonal skills required with the ability to communicate effectively and interact with people of diverse backgrounds. 

· Demonstrate the propensity of higher learning and analytical thinking. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: BA/BS in related field is required 

SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

· Must possess and exercise diplomatic tact and have the capability and capacity to develop and manage complex business relationships with multiple programs and groups. 

· Communicates and works well with others in a team environment. 

· Enthusiastic, competitive, results-driven and solutions-orientated with a strong work ethic and integrity. 

· Knowledge of data analysis and research techniques 

· Knowledge of business software and IT systems 

· Excellent organizational and coordination skills 

· Analytical and creative 

· Ability to work independently with little to no supervision. 

· Capable of owning a project or task from start to finish. 

· Superior organizational, presentation and communication skills. 

· Ability to thrive in a challenging environment requiring a high degree of deadline-driven productivity, commitment, adaptability, communication, initiative and follow-through. 

· Effective time management skills, with strong organization and prioritization abilities. 

· A strong team player with superb interpersonal skills. 

· Maintain a professional, energetic, and contagious personality that reflects the culture of our company and our service. 

ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION 

REASONING ABILITY: 

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving variables. 

· Ability to retain information quickly. 

· Capable of critical thinking with agency to provide feedback. 

TECHNOLOGICAL ABILITY: 

· Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint. 

· Competent in Outlook. 

· Competent in Salesforce. 

About Loyal Source  

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, with a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.  

For more information go to our website www.loyalsource.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter for other positions currently open.  

Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. 

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.