ASRC Federal AFSS is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. We are seeking a Project Support Specialist to support a NASA contract in Greenbelt, MD.
Responsibilities: - Provide pro-active general business and project support to a fast-paced science lab with over 25 civil servants and multiple senior-level managers.
- Extensive Outlook calendar management and coordination.
- Process and track complex travel arrangements (domestic and international), travel plans, authorizations, vouchers, and expense reports in compliance with NASA travel and related IT requirements.
- Process NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) submissions and coordinate Scientific, Technical and Research Information discoVEry System (STRIVES) audit activities for lab.
- Coordinate lab responses to division, directorate, Center and Agency data calls with short turnarounds quickly and accurately.
- Provide on-boarding support and welcome packets for new civil servant hires, off-boarding support for lab staff, and badging for visiting foreign nationals.
- Plan, arrange and execute logistics for workshops, meetings, and special events.
- Prepare and edit documents, correspondence, meeting materials, and presentation charts.
- Support key meetings for executive-level staff: prepare schedules, agendas, charts; coordinate audio-visual requirements; compile minutes/action items and track to completion.
- Support continuity of operations and coordinate senior-level meeting coverage in absence of lab chief or deputy.
- Process IT and telephone requests and act as a liaison between lab personnel and helpdesk staff to usher tickets to quick resolution.
- Participate in regular meetings with division project support specialists to ensure business processes (especially those related to travel) are consistent across the division and aligned with Center-level directives and directorate guidelines; communicate changes and recommend improvements.
- Maintain and update electronic files and records, including correspondence logs, action item registries, distribution lists, organizational charts and call trees.
- Other special projects/duties as assigned.
- On-site office presence at least 3 days per week.
- NASA-GSFC administrative and organizational experience, especially in travel arranging, is highly desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Google Docs experience a plus.
- Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong sense of urgency, self-initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Must demonstrate ability to manage time efficiently and meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrate high degree of accuracy, organization, consistent attention to detail and high level of productivity.
- Strong capability to learn new software tools and systems quickly and independently.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; ability to interact well with all levels of professionals as a team player.
- Exceptional customer service skills, both over the phone, electronically and in person; proactive and quick to respond to customer requests.
- Ability to follow specific directions, document procedures, and ask questions as needed.
- Possess leadership qualities, a strong sense of ethics, discretion and professional sophistication.
- Individual must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA GSFC. Extensive background investigation will be performed as a requirement of the job.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience or 7 or more years of experience in lieu of degree.
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