Program Support Specialist

Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Program Support Specialist and support a Personnel and Information Security organization by performing confidential administrative and security-related tasks in accordance with federal personnel security policies and regulations. Responsibilities include assisting security staff, employees, new hires, and contractors with onboarding, credentialing, and personnel security processes. The role also supports HSPD-12 and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection requirements, including badge issuance, access management, and revocation.

Additional duties include assisting with audits, assessments, and general program operations.

This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid based in Portland, Oregon, with onsite 2 days per week (Mondays and Wednesdays). The hourly pay rate for this position (which includes a health and welfare fringe benefit of $5.09) is between $26.61 and $35.09 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Computer Science or a related field is highly preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Project Management or a related field is preferred.

With an Associate's degree in applicable fields: 1+ years of directly related experience is required.

With a Bachelor's degree in applicable fields: 3+ years of directly related experience is required.

No degree: 5+ years of directly related experience is required.

Experience includes a combination of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training and should be consistent with specific requirements of program/project support and progressively more technical in nature.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, Power Point

General working experience with MS Project, Access, Windows Explorer, and File Manager

Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.

Preferred

Skills:

Intermediate proficiency in SharePoint is highly desired sufficient to update, track and report.

Intermediate level experience PowerPoint for project tracking and reporting

AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.