Program Support Assistant

Program Support AssistantAs a Program Support Assistant, you'll use your people skills, organizational skills, and can-do personality in support of a Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) program. Working directly with the program manager and technical project leads, you will ensure that all required non-technical deliverables are completed on time on a weekly and monthly basis.Once assigned to a program, you will provide financial support in the areas of budgeting, funds acceptance, expenditure tracking, and reporting to ensure that funded programs are delivered on-time, on-budget, and profits are maximized based on contract specifications.Clearance Requirement:Must be a US citizen with a current active DoD security clearance or be able to obtain oneEssential Functions and Responsibilities:Developing and maintaining program/project financial databasesHelp create and improve existing task/financial tracking tools in Excel to support the Program ManagerMonitor program financial progress and make adjustments as needed while maintaining stakeholder communication, updates, and schedule impactsWorking with program managers to accurately report on financials and develop forecasting and execution of funds receivedAssist in planning, developing, and updating presentations/reports & facilitating meetingsProvide financial and budgeting support; as well as develop earned value analysis and metricsUse of dashboards and data manipulation in excel to support analysis of effortsCollect, track, monitor, and report on program expenditures (labor, over time, travel, etc.)Create metrics to identify spending trends in order to proactively manage fundingTrack contract and material expenditures in accordance with program schedulesAssist technical leads with meeting preparation and schedulingRequired Education, Skills, and Experience:Must be a US citizen with a current active DoD security clearance or be able to obtain oneBachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred1-3 years of relevant experience related to program support with financial understanding (Experience with DoD preferred but not required)Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel (Financial and Logical formulas), Word, and PowerPointStrong attention to detailAbility to work independentlySuperior verbal, grammatical, and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively with and learn from engineering technical staffAbility to multi-task and demonstrate effective time management skillsAbility to handle a high volume of work with accuracy and efficiencyPhysical Demands and Expectations:Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 15 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sittingAbility to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistanceAbility to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipmentThis 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.Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees.

We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for 17 years running! Learn more below and at 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.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.Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their familiesFree Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options availableHealth Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account optionsCompany matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick LeaveContinuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levelsFlexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress CodeEmployer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communicationFree access to an extensive online training library, including certification prepBonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and moreBenefits may vary by business unit and location. 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.