Project Support Assistant

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.  With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Project Support Assistant to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

• Work and collaborate with Program Management personnel on matters of business and contractual nature, such as preparation of proposal responses; preparation and monitoring of project deliverables; preparation and monitoring and project reporting; and addressing performance and/or funding issues.
• Maintain proposal, project and contractual documentation including contract repositories.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and perform all other position related duties as assigned.
• Perform responsibilities as focal point for ongoing issue resolution, including commercial and federal compliance (terms and conditions), acceptance, and payment issues.
• Develop and maintain tracking lists for proposal, deliverable, project and contract management for team reviews and compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring team is compliant with project and contract requirements, deliverables requirements, and schedule requirements.
• Assist Program Manager in preparation of monthly reports and other financial reports.
• Organize project, proposal and contract meetings and assist in preparation of briefs, plans, spreadsheets, and other material.
• Prepare documentation for employee permits, security, certification, travel requests.
• Convey complex information and concepts in appropriate fashion to audiences with different levels of technical knowledge.
• Document and accurately capture information from meetings, conversations, and presentations.
• Research, analyze, and cite reference materials from print and online sources.
• Design professional document templates for internal and external use.
• Develop schedules, outlines, and templates for various types of proposal and project documentation.
• Write, edit, and proofread contract materials in response to client requests and requirements while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
• Conceptualize graphics, figures, tables, and other presentation techniques to optimize impact of information provided.
• Coordinate and assist with contract and proposal deliverables production, packing, and delivery (hard / soft copy) per RFP requirements.

Clearance/Citizenship: No clearance is required.

Education/Requirements:

• Minimum of high school diploma with two years of experience, or combination of equivalent experience and training.
• Experience in professional writing, editing, and document production required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress, despite numerous interruptions.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
• Must be an effective leader with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.
• Must have strong multitasking skills.
• Must have strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and interaction with customer portals and advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience authoring responses to statements of work, staffing plans, past performance sections, management plans, and executive summaries.

Beneficial Skills:

• Microsoft SharePoint, Visio, and Project. Adobe software, including Acrobat Professional, Creative Suite Federal and DoD contract experience.
• Some U.S. Government acquisitions experience.
• Experience working with Government contract vehicles to include ID/IQs and Multiple Award Contracts (MAC).
• Knowledge of proposal preparation, contract or pricing functions, contract administration principles, industry practices, regulations and policies.

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.