global defense tech company
Matern Staffing is hiring a Project Coordinator (job order 4038) to support a leading defense technology company in Stafford, VA. In this role, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support to the Program Manager by coordinating schedules, tracking project milestones, maintaining documentation, and supporting communication across cross-functional teams.
As part of the program management team, you’ll use your strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate across departments to help ensure defense programs stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer and government requirements.
Salary:
$80,000 – $100,000
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- On-Site in Stafford, VA
What You’ll Do: 
- Support the Program Manager with planning, execution, and monitoring of defense and government programs, including schedules, milestones, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination
- Maintain project documentation, track progress, risks, issues, and action items, and provide status updates, reports, and metrics to leadership and stakeholders
- Coordinate communication between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, contracts, and finance teams to ensure alignment and successful program execution
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and support contract requirements, customer reviews, and government compliance standards, including ITAR and CUI requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve project coordination processes, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives
What You’ll Need:
- U.S. Citizenship required due to the government contract
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project administration, or program support, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience using Microsoft Project or other project management software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, audit-ready project documentation
Preferred Skills:
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or government programs
- Familiarity with project management principles, Earned Value Management (EVM), and DoD acquisition processes
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and CUI handling requirements
About Our Client:
This global defense technology company designs and produces advanced systems that operate across air, land, and sea, delivering precision, adaptability, and mission-ready capabilities. With U.S.-based production facilities and close collaboration with defense partners, the company provides reliable, field-proven solutions that support critical operations and strengthen the industrial base.
About Matern Staffing:
For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.
Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
Matern Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.