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Sr Administrative Program Specialist

Culmen International, LLC

life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, D.C., Washington

Oct 07, 2025

Sr Administrative Program Specialist

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington

2025-4152

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Clearance Requirements

Ability to obtain Public Trust/NACI

About the Role

Culmen International is looking for Senior Administrative Program Specialists 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

Provide programmatic and administrative support for BARDA program offices.

Assist in data collection, document management, and progress tracking for active projects.
Support coordination of meetings, travel, and stakeholder communication.
Contribute to performance reporting, deliverable tracking, and document control.
Maintain compliance with security, confidentiality, and documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or scientific/life sciences.
10+ years of experience providing administrative or program support in a federal or research environment.
Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, data tracking systems, and file management tools.
Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI Background Check.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working within biomedical or public health programs.
Understanding of federal acquisition and reporting processes.

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.