RED Program Area Admin | Operations & Coordination Lead

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, is seeking a proactive Program Area Administrator to support the RED MA. You will manage calendars, travel, meetings, and budgets while coordinating with program managers, leadership, and sponsors.

You will plan logistics for internal and external events, prepare draft documents, and help maintain security procedures. The role requires strong writing, communication, and independent work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• High school diploma with 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with sponsors and staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quick learning of internal systems.
• Eligible for Top Secret-level security clearance (US citizen).

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel, and budget tracking for program areas.
• Coordinate with sponsors, leadership, and staff; ensure clearances and logistics.
• Plan logistics for internal and external meetings and program initiatives.
• Prepare and edit documents and presentations, ensure security procedures.

Skills

Highly organized

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree +6 years

High school diploma +10 years

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD, is seeking a proactive Program Area Administrator to support the RED MA. You will manage calendars, travel, meetings, and budgets while coordinating with program managers, leadership, and sponsors.

You will plan logistics for internal and external events, prepare draft documents, and help maintain security procedures. The role requires strong writing, communication, and independent work in a fast-paced environment.