Research Specialist

Deltek Talent Management; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Deltek Talent Management is looking for a Research Specialist based in Chantilly, VA. The role involves providing executive level support and managing multiple projects, particularly within the DoD and federal agencies.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, at least five years of strategic communications experience, and a TSSCI clearance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and outstanding customer service skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of specialized experience in strategic communications.
• Experience leading and providing technical guidance on complex projects.
• Clearance: TSSCI.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive level support within DoD and federal agencies.
• Manage direct reports and multiple functional areas across various locations.
• Assess customer needs and satisfaction.

Skills

Executive level support experience

Experience with DoD and federal agencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent English writing skills

Strong active-listening skills

Outstanding customer-service abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Job description

Job Title

Research Specialist

Functional Title

Research Specialist

Contract Position State Location

VA - CHANTILLY, VA 20151 US (Primary)

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

• Executive level support experience, experience within DoD and other federal agencies.
• Experience with DTS Defense Travel System and advanced CATMS required.
• Demonstrated success managing several direct reports and multiple functional areas across multiple locations.
• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Outstanding English writing skills; ability to quickly deliver quality written products in constrained time periods.
• Strong active‑listening skills to assess customer needs and satisfaction.
• Experience managing customer expectations and working directly with customers.
• Outstanding customer‑service abilities (initiative, judgment, creativity, flexibility, confidence).
• Ability to multi‑task across multiple projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience in strategic communications.
• Executive level support experience, experience within DoD and other federal agencies is preferable.
• Experience in leading and providing technical guidance and direction involving multiple projects of high complexity.
• Clearance: TSSCI.
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days.