Project Coordinator

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support a Program Manager in delivering the HR1 Program, a high‑visibility initiative focused on reducing SNAP error rates and improving program performance. In this role, you will manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure timely completion of deliverables that directly impact state benefits administration. You will work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, interacting with senior leadership, policy teams, and technology stakeholders. Your contributions will help streamline operations, enhance data accuracy, and support evidence‑based decision making for the state’s social services programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities for the HR1 Program, ensuring alignment with program objectives and milestones.
• Facilitate executive, governance, and operational meetings, preparing agendas and capturing action items.
• Track project progress, risks, and dependencies, and develop corrective action plans to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Prepare executive‑level dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries highlighting key metrics and program performance.
• Collaborate with business, operational, policy, and technology teams to maintain clear communication and alignment.
• Monitor compliance with program regulations and quality improvement standards across all project deliverables.
• Ensure timely follow‑up on action items, coordinating with stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
• Support the Program Manager in strategic planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project charters, risk registers, and meeting minutes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to reduce SNAP error rates.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience coordinating projects or programs within large‑scale our client, public‑sector, or human‑services environments.
• Strong organizational and detail‑oriented mindset with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience supporting program compliance, eligibility operations, quality improvement, or performance management initiatives.
• Familiarity with SNAP, Medicaid, or other public assistance programs is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear executive‑level reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management tools such as Project, Asana, or JIRA.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to develop dashboards and metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project‑management credentials are a plus.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Project management platforms (Project, Asana, Trello, JIRA)
• Reporting and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
• Collaboration and communication tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Outlook)
• Data management and compliance systems (SNAP, Medicaid, or equivalent public‑assistance platforms)

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 8 months (Start: November 4, 2026 – End: June 30, 2027)
• Work arrangement: Onsite at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut
• Local candidates required; candidates must be willing to commute or relocate to Hartford.

Interview Process

The interview process typically includes an initial phone screening with a recruiter, followed by a virtual technical and behavioral interview with the Program Manager and a final interview with senior leadership. Candidates may be asked to complete a case study or project coordination exercise to demonstrate their skills.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States