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The Clearing, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Program Support Specialist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$74K/yr - $103K/yr

3+ years exp

The Clearing, Inc. is seeking a highly organized, proactive Program Support Specialist to provide operational and coordination support to a high-visibility client front office. The role involves managing office workflow, drafting documents, and ensuring effective communication across teams to advance mission priorities.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingProject ManagementTrainingVirtual Workforce

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Track milestones, deliverables, and action items for ongoing initiatives; ensure status updates and progress are communicated appropriately

Support program planning activities, including quarterly, monthly, and weekly coordination rhythms

Assist with the development of project documentation, briefings, reports, and related materials

Serve as a central coordination point across the front office, helping ensure clear communication and alignment across internal and external stakeholders

Draft, edit, and route official correspondence, briefings, memos, action items, and information papers

Ensure communications are in DoW/DON formats

Maintain situational awareness of priorities, deadlines, and upcoming events to keep leadership informed

Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen organization, and reduce administrative friction across the front office

Implement and maintain processes, templates, and systems to support effective day-to-day operations

Manage daily front office operations to ensure seamless workflows, including scheduling, task tracking, documentation, and correspondence

Maintain calendars, coordinate meetings, support senior leaders, and prepare agendas, read ahead materials, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions

Coordinate travel, logistics, visitor management, and conference room scheduling

Qualification

Program support experienceGovernment client experienceGoogle Suite proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsBachelor’s degreeFlexible mindsetAttention to detailTime-management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

Active DoD Secret clearance

3–6+ years of experience in program support, executive support, front office operations, or related roles

Willingness and ability to be on-site 4–5 days per week at the client location in Alexandria, VA (occasional on-site needs in Arlington, VA)

Experience supporting government clients or federal programs, preferably within defense or national security environments

Ability to manage competing priorities and take initiative with limited direction

Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in spreadsheet, presentation creation tools, and internet research tools; familiarity with Google Suite

Critical thinking/problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills

Flexible and adaptable mindset to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, high-stakes client environments

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States, now and in the future, without the need for visa sponsorship

Preferred

DoD Top Secret clearance

Experience in a customer-facing consulting environment

Familiarity with government front office or Chief of Staff–style operational rhythms

Ability to anticipate needs, problem-solve, and create structure in ambiguous environments

Benefits

Incentive compensation (bonus) programs

Company

The Clearing, Inc.

The Clearing is an operations design and strategy firm dedicated to assisting organizations in assessing, designing, and implementing operational transformations that maximize the value of their data environments and ecosystems.

Founded in 2009

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees