State of Nebraska · 12 hours ago
IS&T Project Coordinator
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe State of Nebraska is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Coordinator to support cross-functional projects in the Department of Health and Human Services. This role involves coordinating project activities, tracking milestones, preparing reports, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects under the direction of Project and Program Managers
Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; ensure status updates are recorded and reported regularly
Track project risks, issues, actions, decisions (RAID logs), and escalate concerns as needed
Assist in the development and maintenance of project documentation, such as schedules, plans, reports, and decision logs
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, capturing minutes, and tracking action items
Maintain accurate and accessible records in SharePoint or other designated repositories
Support reporting needs by updating dashboards in tools like Jira, Confluence, Clarity, or MS Project
Help prepare presentation materials for leadership briefings, stakeholder engagement, or public reports
Assist with procurement, budgeting, and invoice tracking where applicable to project needs
Collaborate cross-divisionally to maintain alignment with DHHS priorities and deadlines
Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in handling protected health and personnel information
Maintain and support a positive, professional, and inclusive team culture
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in public administration, business administration, project management or a related field OR Three years of experience working on small to medium projects. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business, or a related field
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Certified Scrum Master)
Experience working within a government, healthcare, or human services environment
Familiarity with Agile project methodologies and Service Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience supporting grant-funded or cross-agency initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
Company
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jena B.
Executive Administrator to the CEO at DHHS
Philip Olsen
Chief Financial Officer
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