Job Description

Jefferson Consulting Group is seeking Project Assistant. This role will be Remote.

At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.

Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson Consulting Group, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

Jefferson provides strategic and operational services to federal agencies in program management, acquisition, human capital and training. The Program Assistant will primarily focus on administrative and operational support including administration, knowledge management, and coordination in support of multiple contracts under Jefferson's U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Program Assistant provides general support to programming, to include administrative tasks, knowledge management, regulation compliance, and customer service to diverse stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Supports contract security process for employees and consultants
Support project management team with travel coordination for staff
Creates and maintains files and trackers associated with staff and project management
Supports onboarding and offboarding processes, including maintaining SOPs
Leads the knowledge management workstream for team shared drives (SharePoint and Google Drive)
Produces and distributes quarterly newsletter and ad hoc team communications
Contributes to drafting or edits sections of reports
Manages routine data requests and updates existing knowledge repositories
Coordinates, attends, and summarizes meetings
Provides scheduling and meeting management support
Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
At least 1 year of experience, including any internships
Ability to handle effectively and concurrently multiple tasks and projects
Excellent anticipatory skills and proactive approach to work
Strong oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with government clients and industry partners
Strong prioritization and organization skills to meet deadlines
Positive and professional attitude and demeanor
Detail-oriented and interested in producing quality work products
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Experience with USAID, USG or an international development organization is preferred
Ability to obtain a USAID Facility Access Clearance (FAC) is required. Candidates with active clearance are preferred.

About Jefferson Consulting Group

Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

Jefferson Consulting Group is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JCG will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (202) 626-8550 via email: HR@jeffersonconsulting.com

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