Program Assistant/Program Specialist

1 month ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States McColm and Company Full time
Job Opportunity

McColm and Company is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Program Assistants and Program Specialists. As a key member of our team, you will provide program support to our clients in the foreign affairs and national security spaces.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of workplans;
  • Assist with project tasks and deliverables;
  • Draft and assist with writing project reports;
  • Assist with maintaining project records;
  • Support day-to-day operations of programs and activities;
  • Assist with calendar management and scheduling of meetings;
  • Take minutes of meetings and action items;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, public policy, or a related field;
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience with understanding of basic project management;
  • International experience and topical knowledge about foreign affairs, national security, and international development is highly desirable;
  • Experience with State Department, Defense Department, USAID, and/or government contracting is highly desirable;
  • Ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently, managing deadlines and prioritizing between multiple tasks;
  • Strong administrative and IT skills, with experience using Microsoft Office and cloud-based collaboration tools;
  • 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;
  • Team player, with a positive, flexible, can-do attitude that contributes to the culture of collegiality, supportiveness, and quality of life at a small company;
  • Ability to pass background check;
  • Ability to legally work in the US without employer sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Eligibility to participate in McCO's benefits program, including 11 paid holidays, generous PTO, health, dental, vision, and disability insurances, and 401k benefits;
  • The unique opportunity to work on projects that support U.S. foreign policy and national security as part of a highly dynamic group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to their work;
  • On-the-job mentoring with a space to develop, grow, and challenge yourself;
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid office/remote work environment.

McColm and Company is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender identity or expression, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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