Junior Project Analyst (5503)

SMX is seeking a people-oriented, detail-driven Junior Project Analyst to support execution on a GSA AAS professional services contract. This role centers on Travel Authorization Requests (TARs) and Requests to Initiate Purchase (RIPs) and serves as a coordination and communication bridge between portfolio leadership, internal teams, subcontractors, and government representatives. The Project Analyst works closely with the Portfolio Lead, project managers, contracts, finance and GSA to ensure project actions are initiated accurately, tracked consistently, and documented in accordance with contract and internal processes. This is a remote position supporting a distributed program team in various time zones. This is a hybrid position supporting the local Fort Bragg customer as well as a distributed program team in various time zones.

Responsibilities:

• TAR (Travel Authorization Request) Support
  • Initiate, track, and maintain Travel Authorization Requests (TARs) in accordance with contract and company policies
  • Coordinate with project staff, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather required travel details
  • Communicate travel approval status, policy constraints, and next steps clearly and professionally

• RIP (Request to Initiate Purchase