Research Support Specialist
Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.
We are looking for a Research Support Specialist to join a dynamic team in College Park, MD.
Research Support Specialist – Level 1
Research Support Specialist provides administrative and basic security support to ensure efficient daily operations within a research environment. This role serves as a key point of coordination between internal teams, external partners, and government stakeholders, supporting both administrative functions and facility operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and operational support for research activities and facility functions.
- Coordinate visitors, travel, meetings, and special arrangements for VIP guests in collaboration with Government staff.
- Answer phones, greet and log visitors, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
- Procure supplies and materials to support research lab operations.
- Serve as a liaison between organizations (e.g., government, academic, and contractor teams) to support researchers with administrative needs.
- Perform basic security functions, including maintaining visitor logs, processing clearance information, and serving as an alternate point of contact for security matters.
- Prepare facility planning reports and support facility-related documentation.
- Manage and maintain time accounting systems.
- Coordinate schedules, meetings, facility tours, and travel arrangements, including expense tracking.
- Recommend administrative procedures in alignment with Government-approved processes.
- Maintain records and ensure proper documentation management.
- Coordinate with Government personnel to schedule facility maintenance and support operational readiness.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
- Experience supporting operations in a structured or regulated environment is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Familiarity with basic security procedures and administrative systems is a plus.
- US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required