Provide administrative and program support to a federal science organization: maintain documentation, track deliverables and schedules, produce cost/schedule/technical reports, coordinate meetings and logistics, and support program coordination across technical, budget, and management stakeholders.
Location: On-site — DeKalb or Urbana, IL (with possible support to other Mid-Continent science centers)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Program / Business Support Analyst to provide administrative, coordination, and program-support services to a federal science organization. You'll keep projects on track, produce clear reporting, and be the organizational glue that helps scientists and managers focus on the mission.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide administrative and clerical support using standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, email)
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute correspondence, reports, manuals, training materials, and documentation
• Track deliverables, schedules, and task-order activity; maintain automated tracking of personnel, due dates, and program data
• Prepare reports on cost, schedule, and technical progress; compile status updates and briefing materials
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and logistics; record and document meeting results
• Support program coordination across technical, budget, and management stakeholders
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