Program & Operations Assistant

DevTech Systems, Inc. • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is a global advisory firm specializing in evidence-based policy, data systems, and monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning. For more than 40 years, DevTech has helped governments and organizations around the world use data to improve transparency, resilience, and sustainable growth.
At DevTech, we value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are seeking an organized and motivated early-career professional who is interested in building a career in operations, project support, and international development consulting.
The Program & Operations Assistant provides administrative and operational support to DevTech’s project and corporate teams. This is an entry-level position designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain experience in project coordination, business operations, and consulting support.
The role supports project implementation, research activities, office management, and business development efforts, ensuring efficient execution of tasks in a fast-paced environment. This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (completed within the past 0–3 years preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, campus leadership, student employment, or up to one year of professional experience in administration, operations, project support, customer service, or a related field.
• Experience creating presentations, briefing materials, newsletters, social media content, or other communications products through internships, coursework, student organizations, or professional experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or similar collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and maintain calendars for project and corporate staff.
• Create presentations, briefing materials, newsletters, social media content, or other communications products through internships, coursework, student organizations, or professional experience.
• Manages calendars, schedules meetings, and coordinates travel arrangements, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for leadership and project teams.
• Assist with travel arrangements and expense documentation.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other project documents.
• Exercise sound judgment and a moderate level of autonomy to troubleshoot issues, anticipate needs, and support smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Enter, update, and verify information in internal tracking systems.
• Provides support for business development and special projects, including research, coordination, and preparation of materials as needed.
• Support project teams with administrative tasks, document management, and routine coordination activities.
• Provide general administrative support to project and corporate operations teams.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level