Remote Program Assistant, Program Specialist

Summary

Join a mission-driven consulting firm as an Entry - Mid-level Program Assistant/Program Specialist and support programmatic support to projects in the foreign affairs and national security spaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, public policy and administration or related field
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience with understanding of basic project management
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently, managing deadlines and prioritizing between multiple tasks
• Strong administrative and IT skills: experienced user of Microsoft Office in particular Excel and familiarity with cloud-based collaboration tools is highly desired
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, with advanced copyediting skills in English
• Strong attention to detail with emphasis on quality and accuracy
• Possess and demonstrate excellent judgment and reliability
• Ability to pass background check
• Ability to legally work in the US without employer sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of workplans
• Support work towards specific project tasks
• Support work towards producing deliverables for the project
• Draft and assist with writing project reports
• Assist with maintaining project records
• Assist with all facets of day-to-day operations of the various programs and activities related to the position
• Assist with calendar management and scheduling of meetings
• Take minutes of meetings and action items

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k benefits