Project Support Specialist

About the Role

Culmen International is looking for a cleared Project Support Specialist to work on site for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Facilities Management in Washington D.C.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured!

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

Assists project/program management and provides expert technical knowledge for the construction, testing, implementation, and activation of physical and logical interconnects between HST, annexes or other government agencies to include virtual circuit breakdowns, network schemes and network management requirements. 

• Identifies and advises clients on capability, reliability, cost/benefit analysis and risks associated with new and existing technologies. 

• Analyzes systems architecture and make strategic recommendations for technology implementation. 

• Advises on program administration and management and comprehensive support in the design, implementation and maintenance of ADP security policies and plans within telecommunication and IT systems. 

• Participates in and provides briefings and presentations to senior management. 

Level II also: 

• Provides expert level technical knowledge in the analysis and design of the physical WAN infrastructure, to include virtual WAN design and infrastructure cross connect requirements. 

• Provides expert level technical and management services for the deployment of all types of encryption technologies to include voice, data, TYPE 1 encryption, PKI, E-Systems, and Red Phone switches. 

• Devises project plans, project budgets, correspondence, and all project related documentation in accordance with DoS policies and procedures. 

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance 
• Skills to complete tasks in a creative and effective way. 

• Ability to learn and apply an advanced understanding of the organization and its functional policies and processes,  

• Demonstrated experience in managing dynamic calendars for management including event planning with external vendors, as well as advanced writing skills to compose more difficult, detailed correspondence and to recommend updates to department documents as needed.   

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of two or more Microsoft Office/PC applications, depending upon department or business needs. 

• Requires ability to learn and apply an advanced understanding of a large, complex organization and its customers.   

• BA/BS degree in related studies. Master’s degree preferred. 

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.