Program Support Specialist 1

M.C. Dean, Inc•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

The Program Support Specialist 1 is responsible for providing day-to-day project support for project managers, engineers, and other staff members. This person will learn firsthand about project phases, tasks, activities, schedules, and operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience or
4+ with an Associates degree or
0+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.
Must have strong multitasking skills.
Must have strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, interaction with customer portals.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite; knowledge of MS SharePoint.
This position may require travel
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Nice To Haves

Federal / DoD contract experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Work and collaborate with Program Management personnel on matters of business and contractual nature, such as preparation and monitoring of project deliverables and contractual documentation; preparation and monitoring and project reporting.
Maintain contractual, proposal, and project documentation including contract repositories.
Prepare, track, and file documentation for employee permits, security, certification, access, and travel requests.
Maintain contractual, proposal, and project documentation including contract repositories.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements and performs all other position related duties as assigned.
Perform responsibilities as focal point for ongoing issue resolution, including commercial and federal compliance (terms and conditions), acceptance, and payment issues.
Complete and track project deliverables required for technical installation, such as inventory reports, quality assurance test forms, daily status reports, disposition reports, etc.
Create and modify material lists, prepare shipping documentation, and track material throughout the project lifecycle.
Consolidate purchases, shipments, and deliveries, develop a transparent system of tracking and expediting deliveries.
Work and collaborate with management and engineering personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement and shipment of equipment and materials.
Research part numbers, manufacturers, product specifications.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.