Strategic Program Operations Specialist

SD Solutions, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, VA seeks a Program Support Specialist to provide comprehensive administrative and program support to TFHRC leadership, research offices, and stakeholders. The role includes coordinating calendars, meetings, travel, procurement, records management, data entry, filing, and event support, with strong organizational and communication skills essential.

Onsite work is primary with occasional telework; successful candidates will complete

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of relevant administrative or program-support experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines with quality work.
• Ability to work onsite at TFHRC in McLean, Virginia.
• Must satisfy USDOT/FHWA security and badging requirements.
• Valid state driver's license for duties requiring operation of Government-owned vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and program support to TFHRC leadership, staff, research offices, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate calendars, appointments, meetings, and onsite/offsite activities.
• Prepare meeting materials, minutes, and follow-up documentation.
• Perform data entry and maintain administrative tracking systems.
• Maintain office files and records in compliance with requirements.
• Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, reports, and technical documents.
• Assist with procurement requests and purchase-waiver processes.
• Coordinate Government travel arrangements and related documentation.
• Support events, conferences, and tours, including TRB/FHWA Annual Meeting.
• Track inventory and manage Government property and fleet activities as needed.
• Identify process improvements and cross-train for continuity of operations.
• Complete required FHWA/DOT training and security requirements.

Skills

Administrative support

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

SharePoint

Google Workspace

SQL

E2 Travel

EDMS

PRISM

CASTLE

Delphi

Time and attendance systems

Admin tracking software

Job description

Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, VA seeks a Program Support Specialist to provide comprehensive administrative and program support to TFHRC leadership, research offices, and stakeholders. The role includes coordinating calendars, meetings, travel, procurement, records management, data entry, filing, and event support, with strong organizational and communication skills essential.

Onsite work is primary with occasional telework; successful candidates will complete