Project Monitor

KeyLogic has an immediate need for qualified junior-to-mid level professionals (3-6 years of experience) to support a federal program focused on execution, oversight, and performance monitoring of financial assistance projects. The successful candidates will provide programmatic, technical, and operational support across the full project lifecycle, including negotiations, go/no=go reviews, contract modifications, invoice reviews, milestone tracking, and quarterly progress assessments.

This role requires a strong understanding of federal processes, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with government stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.

The position is Remote with a strong preference given to candidates located in DC, PA, or WV

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or another relevant technical or analytical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal programs, with a strong preference for Department of Energy (DOE) experience.
• Experience providing programmatic support for active financial assistance projects (e.g. grants, cooperative agreements).
• Strong background in documentation disciplines, including technical writing, editing, document development, layout, and production.
• Proven ability to perform complex problem-solving and analytical tasks in a federal government environment.
• Experience supporting briefings, presentations, program evaluations, and formal documentation.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree
• Located in DC, PA, or WV
• Direct experience supporting DOE offices, laboratories, or energy-related programs.
• Familiarity with federal financial assistance regulations, performance reporting, and project governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting project closeout or phase-down activities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide programmatic and technical support for active federal financial assistance awards, including grants and cooperative agreements.
• Support project negotiations and go/no-go decision reviews by evaluating technical, financial, and performance data.
• Review and support contract and award modifications, ensuring compliance with federal policies and program requirements.
• Conduct detailed invoice reviews to validate costs, cost share contributions, and alignment with approved budgets.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics; maintain accurate project records and reporting tools.
• Support and participate in quarterly progress reviews, including preparation of briefing materials, analysis, and follow-up actions.
• Perform advanced technical and programmatic evaluations to identify risks, issues, and corrective actions; recommend refined project requirements as needed.
• Provide engineering, technical, and operational leadership support to active projects throughout execution.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely reviews, approvals, and decision-making.
• Conduct project or performance analysis during the phase-down activities to capture lessons learned and inform future programs.
• Support document review and evaluation, program assessments, and preparation of high-quality reports and presentations.
• Provide meeting planning, facilitation, and documentation support, including action tracking and follow-up.