Project Associate

4 weeks ago


Washington, United States Crown Agents Full time

**About the role** Function of Department**

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Agents Ltd. CA-USA aims to deliver effective and efficient programs and services to our clients which span the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and the U.S. Trade Development Agency (USTDA). We also often serve in a subcontractor role to other US government contractors. CA-USA is looking to both perform on its current projects portfolio, increase the number of growth opportunities CA-USA supports through bid, and generally contribute to the growth in the US market across the Crown Agents (CA) group of companies. To achieve this requires strong project management (delivery) and support to Chiefs of Party, technical and IO leads, senior program managers, and CA executives to drive profitable project results, manage risk, and ensure project impact is well communicated. The CA group of companies is actively looking to build its USG-funded programs to be implemented by CA-USA, CAL, and other CA subsidiaries.

**Job Purpose**

The Project Associate will provide support with project administration and completes professional and administrative tasks related to supporting project implementation. Additionally, the Project Associate will support proposal and new business development efforts.

**Responsibilities**

**Project Administration**
- Maintain project files and ensure compliance with Crown Agents and client requirements;
- Schedules meetings, prepares agenda, and captures notes;
- Drafts and tracks administrative and financial project requests and changes to clients and partners, which includes approvals, financial report and tracking, activity modifications, and budget adjustments;
- Drafts and submits consultant agreements to the HO Contracts Department for approval;
- Tracks, and when appropriate, reviews project deliverables and reports for completeness and readiness for submission;
- Supports the Senior Project Manager in managing all home office consultants and ensures all deliverables are submitted on a time;
- In coordination with the Senior Project Manager, responds to and answers questions from project field office and other home office departments regarding client policies and regulations;
- Provides travel support for employees and consultants by gathering relevant travel information, seeking necessary authorizations, and working with the travel agency to obtain flight tickets and accommodation;
- Liaises with the traveller to collect expense reports and required back-up documentation;
- Facilitates fielding and repatriation of employees and consultants;
**Project Accounting**
- Supports review of local expenses and supporting documentation;
- Supports review of monthly wire transfer requests;
- Drafts and submits Payment Request Forms (PRFs) and compiles all back-up documentation in one PDF file;
- Supports budget management, which includes monitoring of project spending and developing realistic projections

**Proposal Development**
- Participates in proposal teams in specific line roles, which includes, but are not limited to, corporate capabilities writer, cost proposal development, recruiter, coordinator, or subcontractor/subaward liaison;
- Travels when appropriate to conduct information gathering regarding new business efforts

**About you**
- Strong written and communications skills
- Understanding of essential workplace dynamics and etiquette
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suite
- Willingness to travel overseas
- Proactive and flexible work style
- Ability to travel overseas up to 20% of the time
- Knowledge of USAID and other donors preferred
- Batchelors Degree

**About us**
Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience.

**About what's on offer**
Crown Agents offers an excellent salary package

Job Reference: HR00710


  • Project Associate

    1 week ago


    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Project Associate - ONeill Institute of National and Global Health Law - Georgetown University Law CenterLocated in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of...


  • Washington, United States Mathematica Policy Research Full time

    **Position Description**: **Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public Mathematica is looking for a highly organized Medicaid Project Associate to contribute and support the work of projects in the Federal Medicaid practice. As a part of...


  • Washington, United States New Columbia Solar Full time

    New Columbia Solar (NCS) has been innovating the way the District of Columbia is powered. We provide and manage high quality, district-based solar energy systems and are expanding into new markets. NCS is looking for a detail oriented, quick learner with a positive attitude, competitive spirit, resiliency, integrity, and strong task management and...


  • Washington, United States New Columbia Solar Full time

    New Columbia Solar (NCS) has been innovating the way the District of Columbia is powered. We provide and manage high quality, district-based solar energy systems and are expanding into new markets. NCS is looking for a detail oriented, quick learner with a positive attitude, competitive spirit, resiliency, integrity, and strong task management and...


  • Washington, United States 5 Legal Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTop 50 AmLaw firm seeks an associate to join its Project Finance Group in any of their Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore or Washington, D.C. offices.Qualified candidates must have 3-7 years of project finance experience. The right candidate will have a grounding in project finance documentation and/or tax equity experience....


  • Washington, United States American University Full time

    American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University Department: Planning & Project Management Time Type: Full time Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On...


  • Washington, United States Bainum Family Foundation Full time

    **Company Description** Job Title**:Project Associate, Early Childhood **Internal Job Level**:Associate **FLSA Status**: Exempt **Supervisory Responsibilities**:No **Reporting to Title**:Senior Project Manager, Early Childhood **Salary Range**: $65,000 - $70,000 **ABOUT THE BAINUM FAMILY **FOUNDATION** The Bainum Family Foundation is working to create...


  • Washington, United States Palladium Group, Inc. Full time

    **Associate, Project Delivery, CATALYZE** **About Palladium**: Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address...


  • Washington, United States Palladium Group, Inc. Full time

    **Associate, Project Delivery, Health** **About Palladium**: Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address...


  • Washington, United States Hewlett Packard Full time

    **_Program Overview _** HP is partnering with Hiring Our Heroes for a 12-week Fellowship Program with transitioning service members in their last 180 days of service. During these 12 weeks, participants will get hands on training and experience in the private sector with the end goal of gaining the skills needed to be successful in the civilian workforce....


  • Washington, United States Webber Full time

    Job Description Job Description Position Summary This role provides direct support to the Project Engineer by providing technical advice and guidance to project staff on roadway, tunnel and facility infrastructure operations and maintenance by applying engineering knowledge and skills. Also provides support by ensuring that work performed, follows project...


  • Washington, United States Palladium Group, Inc. Full time

    **Associate, Project Delivery, Data.FI** **About Palladium**: Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address...


  • Washington, United States 5 Legal Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOne of the world's leading law firms is looking for a junior to midlevel associate to join their Global Project Finance group.Stellar academic credentials and major law firm experience required. Admission to the NY bar preferred.


  • Washington, United States 5 Legal Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOne of the world's leading law firms is looking for a junior to midlevel associate to join their Global Project Finance group.Stellar academic credentials and major law firm experience required. Admission to the NY bar preferred.


  • Washington, United States Fannie Mae Full time

    Job Description As a valued colleague on our team, you will support calendar and scheduling management; planning, initiating, and managing projects; reporting and documentation needs; and coordinating events and meetings. Achievement in this role will incorporate strong time management skills; the ability to multitask and prioritize competing priorities; an...


  • Washington, United States WGL Full time

    Job Description WGL - Associate Project Management Specialist Great Opportunity for a recent college grad with an interest in a career in Project Management WGL/Washington Gas has an immediate opening for an Associate Project Management Specialist to join our Team. This role will provide support to the Project Management Team working on natural gas...


  • Washington, United States Children's National Hospital Full time

    Developing Brain Institute at the Children’s National Hospital is looking for MRI Project Associate responsible for MRI data acquisition and processing. The MRI Project Associate will work with the team of scientists, physicists and engineers on acquisition and processing of fetal and neonatal MRI data.   MR image processing...


  • Washington, United States Children's National Hospital Full time

    Developing Brain Institute at the Children’s National Hospital is looking for MRI Project Associate responsible for MRI data acquisition and processing. The MRI Project Associate will work with the team of scientists, physicists and engineers on acquisition and processing of fetal and neonatal MRI data.   MR image processing...


  • Washington, Washington, D.C., United States WGL Full time

    Job DescriptionWGL - Associate Project Management SpecialistGreat Opportunity for a recent college grad with an interest in a career in Project ManagementWGL/Washington Gas has an immediate opening for an Associate Project Management Specialist to join our Team. This role will provide support to the Project Management Team working on natural gas construction...


  • Washington, United States Palladium Full time

    Associate, Project Delivery, Health About Palladium: Palladium is a global company working to design, develop anddeliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around theglobe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; buildenduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems toaddress global...