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Solicitation Specialist

Reston, VA, USFull-time2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Administrative and process support for federal research solicitations and peer-review activities, ensuring organized and timely review cycles.

Role type

Administrative Specialist (Federal Research & Peer Review)

Builds

Organized peer-review panels, solicitation processes, and status reporting for federal programs

Domain

Federal Government / Research Administration

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Schedule management, workflow documentation, status reporting, meeting coordination, data entry, system tracking, customer service, confidentiality handling

Preferred skills

Federal grants support, peer-review panel experience, grants-management systems, Grants.gov, event management tools

Responsibilities

Maintain project schedules and task trackers; monitor activities against deadlines; prepare status reports and meeting materials; support panel preparation and reviewer communications; enter and track solicitation and proposal data in management systems; coordinate logistics for reviewer travel and meetings; provide customer service to reviewers and program staff.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC