Program Operations Coordinator-(Federal)

Huntridge Labs, LLC

5h • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This role focuses on supporting AI initiatives, literacy efforts, research, and client-facing deliverables within a federal context. The Program Operations Coordinator will be responsible for tracking projects from start to finish, managing workflows, facilitating communication among diverse stakeholders, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience with project management tools, a problem-solving mindset, strong communication skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. A passion for artificial intelligence and supporting federal missions is also key.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of professional experience in program operations, project management, business analysis, or a technical operating environment.
• Hands-on experience with agile project management tools—specifically Jira and Microsoft —to track workflows, epics, and tasks.
• A natural inclination to look at a messy process and figure out how to make it smoother, faster, and more efficient.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities; comfortable distilling complex technical updates into clear insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment where priorities can shift alongside emerging technology trends.
• A genuine enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, emerging tech, and supporting impactful federal or enterprise missions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting technical teams (Software Engineering, Data Science, or AI/ML).
• Familiarity with federal contracting environments or SDVOSB operations.
• Basic data analysis skills (Excel, Google Workspace, or lightweight BI dashboards).

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and technical leads to track ongoing AI initiatives, literacy efforts, research spikes, and client-facing deliverables from conception to completion.
• Maintain and optimize team boards, backlogs, and milestone trackers using Microsoft (Teams, Planner, Sharepoint), and Jira to ensure transparent progress, clear ownership, and timely delivery.
• Facilitate day-to-day synchronization for a wide range of stakeholders, removing roadblocks and keeping communication channels open.
• Gather metrics, synthesize project health indicators, and prepare concise status updates, executive summaries, and meeting readouts for leadership.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement lightweight solutions to optimize efficiency.
• Drive meetings and ensure action items are captured and followed through.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed