Junior Project Manager

Description & Requirements

Maximus is looking for an ambitious and organized Junior Project Manager to join our growing team.

In this role, you will support the planning, execution, and completion of various projects across the organization, playing a key role in helping us achieve our business goals.

As a Junior Project Manager, you will work closely with senior project managers and cross-functional teams, gaining hands-on experience in project management while contributing to the successful delivery of projects on time and within scope.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and analyze problems.
- Evaluate and recommend resolutions.
- Identify deficiencies and make improvements related to processes and activities within the overall scope of systems project management.
- Document project and performance management processes.
- Gather data using established procedures.

Prepare reports using established baselines.
- Create process documentation and training materials.
- Maintain knowledge library and documentation of system operation procedures.
- Track, and communicate risks and issues.
- Gather data and prepare reports to support the administration of project and program review activities.
- Participate in meetings to address needs of project stakeholders; develop trust, credibility, and strong client relationships; seek opportunities to add value to internal and external client initiatives.
- Perform activities of the project in accordance with MAXIMUS established policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

- Entry Level position within field.
- Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Works on problems of limited scope.
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
- Builds stable working relations internally.
- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.
- Solves routine problems of limited scope.
- Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.
- Individual contributor representing the most common entry point for this career stream.

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce.

We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country.

We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families.

If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you.

A committed and diverse workforce is our most imp...