Project Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Los Angeles, CA that is seeking a Project Specialist. This role assists the department team in implementing and tracking of specific short-term/long term projects and provides administrative support. We're seeking a highly organized individual with experience or exposure to healthcare applications. This person should be able to move efficiently between meetings, track and follow up on tasks, and ensure deadlines are met. A skill set comparable to project coordination is required.

Responsibilities:
* Provides coordination and oversight of project functions such as planning, organizing, coordination, and implementing activities to meet objectives
* Organizes multiple tasks with conflicting priorities, delivering the desired results on or below budget and successfully meeting deadlines
* Creates project plan and timeline, follows up with business owners of project-related tasks
* Provides up-to-date and accurate reports of project budgets and schedules
* Provides explanation and justification of all contingency spending
* As needed, problem solves when delays or cost overruns occur to deliver project as close to budget and on time as possible
* Assists in the timely and accurate production of the reports and formulation of recommendations/researches on subjects as assigned
* Clearly convey complex problems and proposals in both formal and informal settings

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* 3+ years of project-related experience
* Healthcare experience preferred
* Experience or exposure to healthcare applications
* Demonstrated professional experience at a similar level of complexity, including responsibility for multiple or major projects management
* Demonstrated experience in organizing and defining tasks, setting priorities, working independently, and following through with minimal direction
* Excellent skills in use of personal computer software programs including but not limited to MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
* Must be detail oriented
* Must be well-organized and work independently with minimal direction
* Organization/time management skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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