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Softtek Government Solutions · 3 months ago

Mid-Level Administrative Program Specialist

Vienna, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Aveshka Inc is seeking a Mid-Level Administrative Program Specialist to support an HHS program related to medical countermeasures at BARDA in Washington, DC. The role involves providing operational and programmatic expertise for research and development programs, developing strategies and budgets, and coordinating with various stakeholders to advance BARDA initiatives.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide operation & programmatic expertise, to BARDA for the execution of multiple research and development programs

Develop program plans, strategies, and budgets. Assist in managing program portfolios and providing oversight into projects and product development to ensure all requirements are addressed

Analyze and evaluate programs, proposals and plans, and program metrics for technical and programmatic merit, as well as identify risks, mitigation strategies and potential areas of improvements

Assist with the vision, design, acquisition, and execution of programs in support of the Government Program Director(s)

Coordinate and integrate amongst Government Directors and potential stakeholders, interagency partners, and user communities regarding areas of collaboration, needs, emerging industrial and academic capabilities and technologies, Identify and review emerging requirements and opportunities for transition of selected technology programs

Assist with the preparation for technical discussions with Government and Industry regarding program concepts, funded projects, strategies, and transition concepts

Identify, evaluate, and accelerate innovative projects to advance BARDA initiatives

Assist the program manager with programmatic metrics and milestones (cost, schedule and adherence to contractual requirements)

Develop and manage program plans and financial tools to provide appropriate oversight to a number of programs and budgets in a portfolio

Analyze and evaluate programs, plans, and metrics to align with mission and program goals. Able to identify program risks and problems and assist with mitigation strategies. Assist with the design, procurement, and execution of programs in support of the Government Program Director(s)

Coordinate amongst government Program directors, stakeholders, interagency partners, and potential user communities. Identify opportunities and assist with transition of selected programs. Provide contract management and acquisition support to program

Assist in development and editing of various documents and briefings. Organize, coordinate and host technical meetings, workshops, etc

Qualification

Program planningInformation managementProject managementMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsRisk analysisAdobe applicationsData visualizationSelf-starterCollaborationAttention to detailTime management

Required

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant industry experience

Bachelor's degree in business or appropriate scientific/life sciences field

Strong organizational skills (e.g., time management, communication, setting goals, delegation, working under pressure, self motivation, analytical thinking, and attention to detail)

Proficiency in written and oral communications

Proficiency in planning and analysis

Facilitating collaboration across multiple Advanced Research and Development (ARD) and Medical Countermeasure (MCM) workstreams, as well as interagency coordination

Being a self-starter and ability to critically think at the operational level to determine and recommend project management practices for implementation

Managing the process of identifying, capturing, storing, archiving, evaluating, retrieving, distributing and sharing information assets supporting the federal government

Expertise in project management tools, information management and content management strategies

Project management supporting medical countermeasures initiatives such as, cost, schedule, performance, risk analysis, and advice

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook: experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is preferred

Proficiency in Adobe applications, including Acrobat Reader, DC Pro, and Adobe Connect

Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI Background Check