Program Assistant Rockville, MD

Ardent Management Consulting, Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Highly competitive benefits

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Program Assistant for an on-site position in Rockville, MD. The role involves consolidating weekly inputs, managing deliverables, and providing administrative support. Required qualifications include an Associate’s degree, 3 years of experience in a federal IT services environment, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools. The firm offers a supportive environment with a focus on personal and professional growth, encouraging all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of administrative or program support experience within a federal IT services environment.
• Experience managing recurring deliverables and working within structured reporting timelines.
• Active Public Trust Tier clearance (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Consolidate weekly inputs and prepare presentations for leadership review.
• Track and manage all recurring contract deliverables to ensure timely submission.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for smooth program operations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or Communications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well‑being, personal goals, and professional development of our team. We are "All In." We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team, and we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed.

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities sets us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and clients is not just our approach—it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.

Position Overview

Program Assistant – On‑site position located in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate weekly inputs from task leads and prepare weekly presentations for leadership review.
• Produce and assemble presentation materials, including printing, formatting, and organizing labeled binders for distribution.
• Track and manage all recurring contract deliverables to ensure timely and accurate submission in accordance with established schedules.
• Maintain organized records and documentation of deliverables, submissions, and program artifacts.
• Coordinate with task leads to validate content accuracy, completeness, and alignment with reporting requirements.
• Support the Project Manager with scheduling, meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and documentation of meeting outcomes.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to ensure smooth program operations, including handling communications, document management, and ad‑hoc requests.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of administrative or program support experience within a federal IT services environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Experience managing recurring deliverables and working within structured reporting timelines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Active Public Trust Tier clearance (or ability to obtain).

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates considered for this role must be willing to undergo the government‑issued background investigation process. We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply.

Equal Opportunity

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements, compensation, termination, promotion, and other conditions of employment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected class as defined by state, local, or federal law.