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Program Support Specialist

Life Cycle Engineering
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
4900 South Broad Street (Show on map)
Apr 25, 2025
Program Support Specialist Position Summary: As Program Support Specialist, you'll use your people skills, organizational skills, and sound financial acumen to support a U.S. Navy technical/engineering program. Working directly for the engineering/technical manager, you will support the efforts of the engineering/technical project leads to ensure that funded programs are delivered on-time and on-budget. Contract Specifications: Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Assist in managing program funding from several sponsors Collect, track, monitor, and report on program spend (labor, OT, travel, etc.) Create metrics to identify spending trends in order to proactively manage funding Track travel and follow-up to ensure trip reports are submitted Assist technical leads in meeting preparation and scheduling Create Task Trackers which identify action items for follow-up Collect and consolidate weekly technical reports to produce High Visibility Report to be submitted to management Required Education, Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree 2-5 years of professional work experience Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Superior verbal, grammatical, and written communication skills Dependable and able to work independently Proactive, can-do attitude, able to think outside the box Ability to work effectively with and learn from engineering technical staff Ability to multi-task and demonstrate effective time management skills Ability to handle a high volume of work with accuracy and efficiency Strong attention to detail Previous government contracts experience a definite plus Physical Demands and Expectations: Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 20 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting. Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance. Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment. Ability and willingness to travel. This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources. Mission Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential. Culture Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success. Benefits Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave Dynamic employee innovation/entrepreneurship program which includes education, empowerment, and monetary rewards Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more... Benefits may vary by business unit and location. http://www.lce.com/Employee_Benefits_358.html Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state law. In addition, LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A.