Life safety Program Support Specialist 1 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Life Safety Program Support Specialist to provide essential operational and administrative support for project managers, engineers, and onsite teams in a dynamic government setting.

The role focuses on helpdesk coordination, documentation, and disciplined service delivery across a multi-building campus. You will manage CMMS work requests, track materials, and assist with procurement logistics while ensuring timely follow-up and professional communication with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience (6+ years) or an associate's/bachelor's degree as alternate paths.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and working knowledge of Excel.
• Able to learn and adapt to new software, platforms, and workflows.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, and multi-platform environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite coordinator, handling calls, emails, and customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Create, update, and track work requests in CMMS; document interactions with tickets and notes.
• Coordinate service delivery by scheduling maintenance and dispatching resources.
• Provide follow-up with customers on status updates and resolutions; assist with Dispatcher/Scheduler duties as needed.
• Support program management with notes, reports, and document management; maintain training trackers.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm.

Customer-service orientation

Conflict de-escalation

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Google Drive

Job description

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

The Life safety Program Support Specialist provides essential operational and administrative support for project managers, engineers, leadership, and onsite teams within a dynamic government environment. This role is critical to the Helpdesk Call Center, service coordination, documentation management, logistics, onboarding assistance, and day‑to‑day program operations across a multi‑building campus.

Coordination & Customer Service

• Serve as an onsite coordinator, responding to phone calls, emails, and customer inquiries quickly and professionally.
• Create, update, and track work requests in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Document interactions through trouble tickets, service orders, and operational notes.
• Coordinate service delivery by scheduling maintenance activities and dispatching resources.
• Provide timely follow‑up with customers regarding status updates and issue resolution.
• Provide flexible, short-notice coverage for Dispatcher/Scheduler duties when required.

Program & Administrative Support

• Support Program Management with meeting notes, report formatting, and document management.
• Maintain the Training Tracker, including employee security credentials, certifications, permits, and travel documentation.
• Train new employees on company and site policies, administrative procedures, timekeeping, and system navigation.
• Manage office operations, including supply ordering, inventory control, and uniform issuance/stocking.
• Assist Procurement and Access teams with receiving materials, updating InfraLink, badge returns, and required forms.

Material, Logistics & Site Support

• Create and update material lists, prepare shipping documentation, and track materials throughout their lifecycle.
• Consolidate purchases, shipments, and deliveries to ensure clear visibility and efficient processing.
• Pick up and deliver items within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) region, coordinate with vendors, M.C. Dean HQ staff, and IT support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 6+ years of experience or
• 4+ with an associate's degree or
• 0+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software, platforms, and workflow tools.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, and multi‑platform digital environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, organize priorities, and work independently.
• Strong customer‑service orientation with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience with federal or DoD contracting environments is a plus.
• Professional, personable, and optimistic attitude
• Strong initiative and composure with difficult or high‑pressure situations
• Skilled in conflict de‑escalation
• Team‑oriented, adaptable, and service‑focused
• NICET I NICET in Fire Alarm Systems (Preferred)

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package Including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range
USD $65,280.00 - USD $81,600.00 /Yr.