Communications Specialist I

Astrion; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Communications Specialist I to support FAA projects in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes administrative duties, roster maintenance, and travel coordination within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or Higher.
• Years of Experience: 3-5 Years.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support for FAA projects and teams.
• Maintain office rosters, phone lists, recall rosters, and calendars.
• Coordinate mail distribution and express mail services.
• Assist with offsite meeting planning and conference room scheduling.
• Support travel coordination and review travel documents.
• Assist with fund certification data and project funds reconciliation.
• Review transactions and reallocate labor/project items as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team player

Learning quickly

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Adaptability

Education

High School Degree or Higher

Job description

Overview

Communications Specialist I

LOCATION: Washington, DC

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE:Ability to obtain a Public Trust;

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL:Limited; as needed

US Citizenship required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for aCommunications Specialist I to supportthe Federal Aviation Administration – PSS Contract.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education: High School Degree or Higher
• Years of Experience: 3-5 Years
• Strong analytical/critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to quickly identify and help address project challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior-level personnel, and team members
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and balance complex projects to facilitate tight project deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn new concepts, tasks, and project-related tools quickly and easily
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and implement changes immediately
• Ability to adapt to and function in a highly demanding and quickly shifting/evolving customer environment
• An inquisitive and logical mind able to anticipate potential issues or areas of concern
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to take initiative reflective of a well-developed habit of proactivity

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative and program support for FAA projects and teams.
• Support the development and maintenance of the office roster, phone list, recall roster, and group/team calendars.
• Distribute updated rosters and related materials to team members as directed by leadership.
• Coordinate mail distribution, reproduction center operations, and express mail services.
• Assist with offsite meeting planning, including conference room scheduling.
• Maintain KSN for group/team.
• Support coordination of team travel in the E2 travel system, including review of travel authorizations and vouchers for obligations.
• Provide support to Fund Certification Officers (FCO) by collecting data/information, conducting research, and identifying problems.
• Apply understanding of CWP, Delphi, PRISM, PCARD module, REGIS, US Bank Purchase Card, and E2 to project funds.
• Review project status and funding balances.
• Review and support labor reclassification to correct project and asset assignments.
• Provide support to FCO for project funds reconciliation.
• Review US Bank purchase card transactions, attach documents, add comments, and reallocate each line item.
• Review PRISM PCARD TPCs and PCAs.

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