Program Specialist

Ssfm; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSFM is seeking a Program Specialist to provide administrative, technical, and project coordination support across a range of programs and projects in Hilo, HI. The role may be filled at the Program Specialist I or II level based on experience and capabilities.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, supporting engineers and managers, preparing professional documents, tracking budgets and contracts, and ensuring quality control of deliverables while building strong client and partner

Qualifications

• Candidates show strong organization and attention to detail.
• Experience coordinating programs and projects across teams is preferred.
• Knowledge of grant administration or grant management is desirable.
• Exposure to public sector infrastructure or community planning helps.
• Familiarity with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project and program activities, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support project managers, planners, engineers, and technical teams.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and professional documents.
• Track budgets, contracts, grants, permits, invoices, and records.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, action items, and follow-ups.
• Collect and organize information to support decision-making.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure quality control of deliverables.
• Assist with grant administration and funding documentation.
• Support procurement, onboarding, travel coordination, and logistics.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients, agencies, partners, and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows.

Skills

Program or project coordination

Technical writing and document prep

Grant administration

Public sector infrastructure projects

Environmental permitting/compliance

Architecture, engineering, planning,・

Data tracking and reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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Program Specialist

HNSS00 Full Time Professional Hilo, HI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1294

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

At SSFM, we are passionate about improving communities, strengthening infrastructure, and helping our clients solve complex challenges. Our success is driven by dedicated professionals who bring organization, initiative, critical thinking, and a commitment to excellence to everything they do.

We are seeking talented Program Specialists to join our growing team. This position may be filled at the Program Specialist I or II level depending on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

Whether supporting planning initiatives, infrastructure projects, environmental programs, grant-funded efforts, or operational initiatives, Program Specialists play a vital role in helping teams deliver successful outcomes.

What You'll Do

Program Specialists provide administrative, technical, and project coordination support for a variety of programs and projects across SSFM.

Responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating project and program activities, schedules, and deliverables
• Supporting project managers, planners, engineers, and technical teams
• Preparing reports, correspondence, presentations, and other professional documents
• Tracking budgets, contracts, grants, permits, invoices, and project records
• Coordinating meetings, agendas, action items, and follow-up activities
• Collecting, analyzing, and organizing information to support decision‑making
• Maintaining project documentation and ensuring quality control of deliverables
• Assisting with grant administration, compliance reporting, and funding documentation
• Supporting procurement, onboarding, travel coordination, and project logistics
• Building collaborative relationships with clients, agencies, partners, and internal teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and operational efficiency

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are organized, detail‑oriented professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy helping teams achieve results.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Program or project coordination
• Technical writing, editing, and document preparation
• Grant administration or grant management
• Public sector, community planning, or infrastructure projects
• Environmental permitting or regulatory compliance
• Architecture, engineering, planning, or consulting environments
• Data tracking, reporting, and process improvement
• Stakeholder engagement and client coordination

What Makes You Stand Out

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Proactive problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities
• Confidence working with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Desire to continuously learn, improve, and contribute

SSFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.