Research Support Specialist

the-swift-group; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift in Reston, VA is seeking a Research Support Specialist – Level 1 to join a dynamic team in College Park, MD. The role provides administrative and basic security support to ensure efficient daily operations within a research environment, serving as a key point of coordination between internal teams, external partners, and government stakeholders.

You will handle scheduling, visitors, travel, mail, and facilities coordination, while maintaining records and time accounting, and supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of administrative support experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Experience in a structured or regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with basic security procedures is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for research activities and facility functions.
• Coordinate visitors, travel, meetings, and special arrangements for VIP guests in collaboration with Government staff.
• Answer phones, greet and log visitors, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Procure supplies and materials to support research lab operations.
• Serve as a liaison between organizations (e.g., government, academic, and contractor teams) to support researchers with administrative needs.
• Perform basic security functions, including maintaining visitor logs, processing clearance information, and serving as an alternate point of contact for security matters.
• Prepare facility planning reports and support facility-related documentation.
• Manage and maintain time accounting systems.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, facility tours, and travel arrangements, including expense tracking.
• Recommend administrative procedures in alignment with Government-approved processes.
• Maintain records and ensure proper documentation management.
• Coordinate with Government personnel to schedule facility maintenance and support operational readiness.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Coordination

Communication

Security awareness

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for a Research Support Specialist to join adynamic team in College Park, MD.

Research Support Specialist – Level 1

Research Support Specialist provides administrative and basic security support to ensure efficient daily operations within a research environment. This role serves as a key point of coordination between internal teams, external partners, and government stakeholders, supporting both administrative functions and facility operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and operational support for research activities and facility functions.
• Coordinate visitors, travel, meetings, and special arrangements for VIP guests in collaboration with Government staff.
• Answer phones, greet and log visitors, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Procure supplies and materials to support research lab operations.
• Serve as a liaison between organizations (e.g., government, academic, and contractor teams) to support researchers with administrative needs.
• Perform basic security functions, including maintaining visitor logs, processing clearance information, and serving as an alternate point of contact for security matters.
• Prepare facility planning reports and support facility-related documentation.
• Manage and maintain time accounting systems.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, facility tours, and travel arrangements, including expense tracking.
• Recommend administrative procedures in alignment with Government-approved processes.
• Maintain records and ensure proper documentation management.
• Coordinate with Government personnel to schedule facility maintenance and support operational readiness.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Experience supporting operations in a structured or regulated environment is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with basic security procedures and administrative systems is a plus.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required