Project Support Assistant

The Project Support Assistant provides administrative and logistic support to several contracts within the Peer Review and Science Management business area, for Federal and State clients. This position functions as part of a team responsible for timely preparation and review of reports and deliverables, providing excellent customer service to client and consultant stakeholders, and providing logistical and operational support at meetings in the metro DC/Baltimore area.

Job responsibilities include:

• Monitor project database for active programs/projects to ensure that related data and other information are complete and accurate
• Track tasks related to virtual and in-person meetings including, but not limited to, participant meeting registration, consultant agreement and required paperwork completion, and travel arrangement completion
• Interface with scientific staff, clients, government officials, and consultants on a regular basis before, during, and after meetings to answer questions and provide assistance
• Assist with administrative activities such as document compliance review, deliverable creation and document production
• Provide assistance in organizing, preparing, and disseminating materials before, during, and after meetings/conferences/site visits
• Participate as a member of the team in improving and executing repeatable, transferable, scalable, process-driven infrastructure

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and execute high volume of tasks and activities
• MS office suite experience, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint
• High School Diploma + 1 year of related experience
• Business writing skills and experience
• Ability to work independently/virtually.