Job Description :
Launch Your Career with Cook Systems
Ready to elevate your career? Cook Systems, a certified veteran owned IT consulting firm, has been transforming businesses and careers since 1990. Whether you're aiming to work with a Fortune 500 company or a small business, we've got you covered.
Our core values: integrity, investment, and innovation drive everything we do, ensuring you grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment. We understand the importance of work life balance and personal growth. Our cutting edge IT consulting partners and FastTrack talent program are designed to help you excel.
Join our forward thinking team where excellence and creativity are valued every day. Check out what our associates have to say on Glassdoor. Ready to take your career to new heights? Cook Systems is where your journey to success begins!
Special Note: NOTES: Due to the responsibilities of this position, the interview process will be in multiple steps. We anticipate the position beginning 1/5/26. The end date is currently set at June 30, 2026, to coincide with the end of the fiscal year. We expect to continue the position through December 30, 2026.
Anticipated interview process timeline:
10/28- Posting closes
10/30- Notify 1st round candidates and send out 1st round task (Round 1)
11/7- (Sunday) 1st round task is due. Email the completed task to and forward it to your staffing agency contact for submission to the portal. 1st round tasks not meeting the deadline may not be considered.
11/10- Selected candidates notified to move to the panel interview (Round 2)
11/11- HOLIDAY TDOE CLOSED
11/14- Round 2 interviews; an alternate may be added, not guaranteed
11/24- Anticipated notification of the selected candidate on or by 11/24.
Max 2 submittals
Pay rate: $35hr W2
Contract duration with potential for extension
Job Title: Project Manager ? Jr Level
Hybrid: Remote position but will need to be available to come onsite as needed
Technologies and Duties
Job Description: Project Manager ? IDEA APR Support Team
Position Summary
The Tennessee Department of Education seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to support the IDEA Annual Performance Report (APR) Support Team. This role focuses on producing high-quality resources, creating presentations, copy editing team communications, and maintaining accurate tracking systems to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Task Management: Manage multiple priorities, monitor deadlines, and maintain progress tracking for IDEA APR deliverables.
Data Report Development: Create and format reports and resources using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, incorporating quantitative and qualitative data to inform clear narratives.
Presentations & Visuals: Develop polished presentations and infographics (charts, tables, dashboards) that communicate IDEA performance trends in an engaging and accessible way.
Editing & Quality Review: Copy edit and proofread reports, presentations, and communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professional tone; confirm final products meet accessibility requirements.
Mail Merge & Communications: Prepare mass communications or standardized reports using mail merge in Microsoft Word or other platforms.
Tracking & Compliance Support: Maintain internal logs for reports, deadlines, revisions, and follow-up actions; assist with tracking required LEA actions related to IDEA APR requirements.
Collaboration: Work closely with team members and leadership, responding promptly to direction and feedback to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Qualifications
Associate or bachelor?s degree in education, business administration, communications, or related field.
At least 2 years of experience in administrative support, project coordination, or reporting.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and track progress of action items.
Strong copy editing and proofreading skills with attention to grammar, tone, and formatting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including mail merge and the ability to create charts, tables, and infographics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail in editing, formatting, and verifying data accuracy.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and adapt to feedback.
Preferred
Familiarity with IDEA, APR indicators, or special education terminology.
Experience designing visual resources such as charts, tables, or infographics.
Experience creating accessible documents and converting materials into PDF format.
Preference given to TN residents.
Estimated Duration01/05/2026 - 06/30/2026
Why Work with Us
Benefits
At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:
Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.
Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.
Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.
At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.