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Research Support Specialist

$50k - $290k

The Swift Group

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

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.
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