Project Analyst - Summer Intern

ECS is seeking a Project Analyst - Summer Intern to work in our Fairfax, VA office. 

Job Description:
ECS is seeking a Project Analyst for Summer 2023 to provide administrative and project management support for several ongoing efforts supporting development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions for the Department of Defense.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Project Management team supporting daily activities
• Schedule meetings, create agendas, publish minutes, and track actions
• Support creation and management of user accounts, and track JIRA Tickets
• Support with Change Control Board and Authority To Operate tasks
• Support weekly Program Meetings with Government Customers
• Work closely with engineering and Enterprise IA teams on coordinating tasks
• Maintain team documentation and organization
• Develop and maintain MS Project Plans and Schedule documents
• Work closely with vendors and customer to ensure efficient tasking
• Assist the Project Manager with project initiation, planning, execution and closing

Required Skills:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Data Analysis, Imagery Analysis, Defense, Security, Business, Project Management, Finance, Information Technology, or similar field
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools and O365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Exceptional planning, problem-solving, data collection, and analytical skills.
• Proactive and organized, with incredibly strong attention to detail.
• A critical thinker with the ability to tackle discrete objectives while maintaining focus on the bigger picture / broader strategy.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines and critical, quick turnaround, ad-hoc tasks.
• Flexible; comfortable with ambiguity, competing priorities, matrixed organizations, and multiple stakeholders.
• A team player with proven ability to positively interact with peers and executive management.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to expertly balance multiple, competing priorities and execute accordingly.
• A motivated, self-starter who enthusiastically tackles challenging operational problems and can quickly grasp and implement creative solutions.
• A proven track record of self-improvement and continuous learning.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in developing and managing projects, to include project teams, prioritization of lines of effort, planning, scheduling and close out
• Knowledge of Agile, Kanban and/or JIRA
• DoD 8570 Security Certificate (CompTIA Security )
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certification
• Experience with JIRA ticketing systems
• Experience with government contracts and purchasing
• Knowledge of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs) and Government Procurement

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.