Project Specialist (Gov't Tech) at Sikich in Bethesda, MD

Description

Project Specialist (Hybrid - US – Beltsville, MD and US– Remote)

What to expect when you join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Sikich, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position summary

We are seeking a Project Specialist to support project planning, coordination, and administrative activities for government-focused initiatives. This role will assist project teams with tracking schedules, organizing meetings, maintaining documentation, monitoring action items, and supporting day-to-day project operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. This position focuses on project coordination and support rather than direct project management responsibilities.

This candidate must be willing to work a hybrid work schedule consisting of at least 2-3 days a week onsite in Beltsville, MD. Some occasions may require 5 days a week onsite.

What will you do in this role?

• Support project teams by maintaining project schedules, trackers, and related documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule stakeholder meetings, working sessions, and project reviews.
• Attend meetings, document notes, capture action items, and track follow-up activities.
• Prepare meeting materials, reports, presentations, and status updates.
• Monitor project activities and escalate potential schedule or task delays to project leadership.
• Maintain project records, documentation repositories, and version-controlled files.
• Assist with project reporting and status tracking.
• Support configuration management and documentation activities using tools such as ServiceNow, SVN, or similar platforms.
• Coordinate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and operational support to project managers and technical teams.
• Assist with project deliverables, documentation reviews, and quality assurance activities.
• Help ensure compliance with organizational processes, standards, and documentation requirements.
• Perform additional project-related support duties as assigned.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, project support, business operations, administrative support, or a related field.
• Experience supporting projects through planning, execution, and reporting activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience maintaining project documentation, meeting records, and action item trackers.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Certifications & Qualifications

• Experience supporting government contracts or federal programs.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, SVN, Jira, SharePoint, or similar project support tools.
• Experience preparing project reports, status updates, and executive briefings.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Experience supporting project managers, program managers, or technical teams.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the base compensation range (25%-50%-75%) for this role is $48,000- $51,500- $55,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on several factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Compensation ranges for roles in our Government Services pillar are determined by contract with the specific government agency Sikich is servicing.

In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows:

• Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.

Sikich has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE –Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

“Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.