Project Management Specialist, Environment Practice Area

RTI International’s Environment Practice Area is looking for a Project Management Specialist to support a recent award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support Program Development, Technical Support, and Administrative Services for the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) Funding Assistance Program.

Under this contract RTI will assist EPA headquarters and regional offices with the implementation and execution of new, expanded, and continuing federal assistance grant programs that focus on criteria pollutants, air toxics, and greenhouse gas emissions. RTI will support OAR with the execution of 20 grant programs with varying statutory mandates, program objectives, funding levels, periods of funding availability, eligible recipients, and eligible uses, creating a complex network of funding assistance programs that requires systems and capacity to effectively distribute and achieve the desired program outcomes.

The position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and focus on details, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This position will also support other project activities within the Environment Practice Area.

·       Work with clients, RTI employees, project teams and contractors to develop and manage project timelines and schedules to manage project deliverables. Support all phases of project implementation, from start-up to close-out.

·       Manage logistics, develop agendas, and provide documentation for project meetings, attend and participate in meetings by providing input for resolution to project issues.  Represent RTI at client meetings.

·       Develop understanding and appreciation of client needs by interfacing with internal and external clients on projects and proposals.

·       Initiate subcontract/consultant agreements and purchase orders.

·       Track subcontract/consultant deliverables, invoicing modifications, and closeout activities and review all submissions for compliance with statement of work and contract requirements.

·       Assist in identifying project issues and risks concerning budgets and schedules.

·       Assist with developing and maintaining work plans, monthly status reports and other general project management resources and tools.

·       Maintain a strong client focus and develop an eye for innovation (i.e., exploring/evaluating existing and new technologies) in day-to-day activities.

·       Act as a liaison for staff, routinely working with the offices of Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Purchasing, and the office of Research Contracts.

·       Understand and proactively recommend improvements to standard practices and processes within the Practice Area.

·       Develop solutions to problems not covered by established procedures.

·       Bachelor’s and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., high school plus 6 years; or 2- year Associates degree and 4 years experience).  Skills and ability to grow into this role are more important than education.

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure, being a self-starter who works both independently and as a collaborative team player.

·       Ability to break a process into smaller parts, find redundancy or better processes, and create efficiencies. 

·       Ability to develop and recommend operational strategies to provide seamless delivery.

·       Attention to detail and accuracy is required.

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors, and clients.

·       Understanding of grants, contracts, and other award mechanisms.

§  Skilled in budgeting and financial analysis, strong Word Excel, and PowerPoint skills.  Knowledge of SharePoint and Salesforce a plus.

§  Intermediate knowledge of Smartsheet is required.

§  Project Management Professional (PMP) course work or certification is a plus.

§  Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn internal RTI systems.

§  Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data.

Candidates with interest and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.

Salary : $71,000 - $88,000