The Project Operations Assistant will work directly with regional leadership to streamline internal administrative and operational systems, track project performance, monitor financial reports and projections, and support projects from development, to implementation, to closeout. You will interact with clients or prospective clients to assist in understanding needs, drafting project implementation plans, invoices, or project proposals. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, has strong analytical and writing skills, enjoys developing innovative processes, and is looking for a long-term opportunity to grow into a project management role.
Essential Functions:
Staffing & Roster Coordination
Manage surge staffing solutions and actively recruit for open positions
Maintain rosters, staff availability, and project assignments
Support personnel mobilization, orientation and track training compliance
Coordinate scheduling and documentation for local teams
Project Operations
Support preparation of project scopes, proposals, and staffing models
Draft basic project budgets using internal rates and templates
Assist in maintaining internal timelines, trackers, and document systems
Financial Support
Track personnel hours and costs across active projects
Assist with basic forecasting and reporting
Flag budget risks or inconsistencies for leadership review
System Development & Internal Processes
Build lightweight systems to track internal performance and resourcing
Identify operational gaps and propose practical solutions
Help standardize internal workflows as the organization scales
Requirements
3–5 years of experience in operations, project coordination, staffing, or executive administrative roles
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Comfortable with spreadsheets, formulas, and financial tracking (Excel)
Clear and concise writing skills (especially for process documentation and budget narratives)
Self-starter comfortable in fast-moving, lightly structured environments
Based in or near Frankfort, KY or Lexington, KY
Bonus if you have:
Familiarity with government contracting, disaster recovery, mission-based work, or project-based work
Experience coordinating emergency surge staffing
Experience with lightweight visual reporting programs like Power Bi or Salesforce
Ability to deploy and be on-site for an extended period of time (up to 21 days) to a disaster affected area and support field administrative duties during major disaster responses.