Hybrid Space Program Coordinator - Government Contracts

Spire; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and personal time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Spire is seeking a detail-oriented Program Coordinator to support a growing portfolio of government contracts, focusing on NRO programs and DoW initiatives. You will work with the Program Manager on daily reports, client communications, meeting coordination, and deliverable tracking to enable leadership to focus on technical execution.

The role requires 1-3 years in administrative or project-support roles, ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance, and strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field, OR a degree in a Space-related field, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or junior project support role (government contracting experience preferred but not required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance (or active Secret clearance).
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Comfortable learning new software systems and databases.
• Self-starter who can work independently once trained on established processes.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact appropriately with government clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit daily collection reports to NRO via AVALON system by 11:00 AM ET (Mon-Fri).
• Compile weekly collection/delivery metrics for NRO, including data formatting and record-keeping for invoicing.
• Assist with monthly metrics compilation and revenue recognition documentation.
• Maintain organized files and tracking systems to support reporting accuracy and audit requirements.
• Coordinate logistics for biweekly meetings with NRO stakeholders.
• Attend and document weekly internal Spire team meetings and track action items.
• Support materials for monthly PMRs, including status updates and action item summaries.
• Distribute meeting notes and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
• Serve as initial point of contact for routine NRO inquiries and information requests.
• Draft responses to standard customer questions under Program Manager guidance.
• Maintain regular communication cadence with government stakeholders.
• Track and monitor customer requests for timely responses and resolutions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Business Administration, Communications, or related field; or space-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Spire is seeking a detail-oriented Program Coordinator to support a growing portfolio of government contracts, focusing on NRO programs and DoW initiatives. You will work with the Program Manager on daily reports, client communications, meeting coordination, and deliverable tracking to enable leadership to focus on technical execution.

The role requires 1-3 years in administrative or project-support roles, ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance, and strong organizational and communication