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Senior Administrative Program Specialist

Culmen International, LLC

life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, D.C., Washington

Oct 07, 2025

Senior Administrative Program Specialist

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington

2025-4149

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Clearance Requirements

Ability to obtain Public Trust/NACI

About the Role

Culmen International is looking for a Senior Administrative Program Specialist to support an HHS program in Washington, DC.

This work will support the Critical Operations, Research & Expertise (CORE), Scientific and Programmatic Assistance Services and are important in helping BARDA in developing medical solutions in biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals. These services help BARDA respond to public health threats from chemicals, germs, radiation, nuclear events, pandemic flu, and new infectious diseases. BARDA works closely with developers, manufacturers, and government agencies like the FDA to move research forward, encourage new ideas, and coordinate with HHS, other government groups, and industry partners. BARDA's work includes vaccines, treatments, tests, and products that are not medicines. The pandemic flu program increases vaccine production in the US and worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The CBRN division works with NIH, CDC, and industry to improve animal testing, product recipes, and lab testing. The Emerging Infectious Diseases program is also setting up ways to review and add new or returning diseases to BARDA's work, including those that need EPA approval.

What You'll Do in Your New Role

Lead and oversee administrative operations within assigned BARDA divisions.

Manage tracking systems for deliverables, reports, and contract documentation.
Support senior management with performance analytics, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
Ensure compliance with all reporting and security protocols under federal regulations.
Mentor junior administrative staff and coordinate team activities.
Contribute to strategic planning and program implementation processes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, management, or public administration.
7-10+ years of progressively responsible administrative and program support experience.
Proven expertise managing multi-project operations in a government or scientific organization.
Excellent analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
Experience handling sensitive and confidential data within government systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI Background Check.

Desired Qualifications

Master's preferred in business, management, or public administration.
Experience supporting HHS/BARDA or related biomedical programs.
Knowledge of medical countermeasure development or emergency preparedness operations.
Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes and documentation standards.

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.