Program Manager III

Astrion; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Communications Specialist II in Washington, DC to support FAA projects under a PSS contract. This full-time role requires a Public Trust and US citizenship, with a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000.

The position emphasizes analytical thinking, coordination across teams, and proactive program support. Responsibilities include roster management, travel coordination, financial reconciliation, and collaboration with Fund Certification Officers to ensure accurate project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 10+ years with a Bachelor's degree; 5+ years with a Master's degree.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving for project challenges.
• Interpersonal skills to work with customers and senior personnel.
• Organizational skills to manage tight deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and tools quickly.
• Attention to detail and proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support for FAA projects and teams.
• Maintain rosters, phone lists, recall rosters, and calendars for the office.
• Distribute updated rosters and materials to team members as directed.
• Coordinate mail distribution, reproduction, and express mail services.
• Assist with offsite meeting planning including conference room scheduling.
• Support travel coordination in the E2 travel system and review travel docs.
• Support Fund Certification Officers with data collection and research.
• Apply knowledge of CWP, Delphi, PRISM, PCARD, REGIS, US Bank Purchase Card, and E2 to project funds.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CWP

Delphi

PRISM

PCARD module

REGIS

US Bank Purchase Card

E2

Job description

Overview

Communications Specialist II

LOCATION: Washington, DC

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain a Public Trust

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

SALARY: $120,000 - $150,000

US Citizenship required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Specialist IIto support the Federal Aviation Administration – PSS Contract.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education: Bachelors Degree or Higher
• Years of Experience: 10+ years with a Bachelors Degree; 5+ years with a Masters Degree
• 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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