Program Support Specialist VA,

Position: Program Support Specialist VA, US
## Program Support Specialist Sterling, VA, USApply Now Find out how well you match with this jobJob :
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Job Title:

Program Support Specialist Job Category:
Project and Program Management Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Local       
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* The Opportunity:

** The Program Support Specialist will assist the Program Management Office (PMO) with daily program activities, helping maintain smooth operational workflows, and provides administrative, coordination, and early technical support. This role requires adaptability, basic problem‐solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to complete tasks with general guidance in a fast‐paced environment. The ideal candidate should have strong verbal and written communication abilities and show initiative when handling routine and ad-hoc assignments.

** Responsibilities:*
* * Coordinate and support PMO operations by planning and facilitating program reviews, PMO meetings, and taskings; developing agendas; coordinating logistics; tracking action items; and managing follow-up activities to ensure timely execution of program objectives.
* Develop, review, and maintain program documentation, including reports, presentations, meeting minutes, status updates, and briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with program requirements and leadership expectations.
* Manage domestic and international travel coordination for program personnel, including itinerary planning, travel logistics, and expense review activities, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and supporting accurate financial reconciliation.
* Serve as a liaison for PMO communications, coordinating information flow among internal teams, external stakeholders, customers, and leadership to facilitate collaboration, resolve issues, and support informed decision-making.
* Drive program reporting and governance activities by consolidating project status information, analyzing trends, identifying areas requiring leadership attention, and supporting decision-making through data-driven recommendations.
* Manage program risk and issue processes by facilitating risk identification and assessment activities, maintaining risk and issue logs, monitoring mitigation plans, escalating concerns as appropriate, and supporting overall program health and compliance objectives.
* Oversee inventory and asset management processes by tracking equipment and materials, reconciling discrepancies, maintaining accurate records, and supporting accountability and lifecycle management requirements.
* Coordinate the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process by managing vendor interactions, tracking return requests through closure, maintaining supporting documentation, and ensuring timely resolution of equipment-related issues.
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* Qualifications:

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* Required:

** 4+ years of experience in project/program support roles.
* BA/BS in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field is preferred.  Alternatively, additional four years of direct experience may replace education requirements.
* Experience supporting a Program Management Office (PMO) or similar structured project environment.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic collaboration tools (SharePoint and Teams).
* Ability to assess information from multiple sources and develop actionable recommendations.
* Strong organizational and time‐management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
* Solid written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently with general guidance and manage routine assignments with minimal…