Scholarship Program Support Specialist IV; GS

Silver Spring, United States | Posted on 04/02/2026

• Industry Professionals - No Clearance Required
• Salary $100, / year
• City Silver Spring
• State/Province Maryland
• Country United States

GTSC seeks a Scholarship Program Support Specialist will serve as the on-site team lead for the

F. Hollings Undergraduate Ernest Scholarship Program. This person will support the student scholarship application, administrative review, and selection processes.

This position is contingent upon contract being awarded

• Works with NOAA Security Office to issue badges for scholars.
• Drafts and prepares correspondence for the Scholarships Program Managers' signature.
• Provides guidance support for junior contractor staff on the team.
• Maintains time and attendance and leave calendar for scholarship support contractors.
• Reviews scholarship support contractor's reports for accuracy.
• Maintains internship and mentor spreadsheets for an estimated 125-150 scholars.
• Assists Program Managers where needed and fills in for Program Managers during vacation times, travel etc.
• Conducts other education and outreach activities in support of the education and scholarship programs, as needed.
• Submits content for Office of Education social media and web presence.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, education, or similar field
• 6-8 years of experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.

We celebrate your contributions we will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Business Unit:
Global Sciences and Technology (GST)

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.

As part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance must present a REAL  form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law.

GTSC-Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.