Program assistant jobs in Scranton, PA

Lead federal AEC programs with purpose - manage multiyear design-build contracts and expand our federal footprint. Your New Role: Joining STV's Building Group (Federal Programs Division) you'll focus on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with a special emphasis on the United States Coast Guard (USCG) nationwide program. You'll report directly to the Director of Federal Programs and play a key role in expanding our reach across other federal agencies, including the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Civilian (FedCiv) programs. You'll be assigned to one of our East Coast STV office locations, ideally within daily driving distance. In this remote working position, in-office requirements vary based on market and project needs. Expect to travel about 30% of the time, so your ability to work independently and efficiently will be essential. Why STV? Our Federal Programs practice, has a track record of serving both military and civilian federal clients by offering a diverse range of planning, architectural and engineering design and construction and program management services for a myriad of project types, including civil infrastructure & resiliency upgrades, waterfront developments, hangars, maintenance facilities, barracks and housing, training centers, laboratories and research facilities and more. What You'll Do in This Role: * Lead strategic initiatives with external JV partners to grow market revenue through design and design-build professional service contracts. * Collaborate with STV Directors, Market Sector Leaders, and operations leadership to streamline business development from project inception to client satisfaction. * Participate in STV Project Management training with a 25% utilization goal to ensure continuity throughout the project lifecycle. * Interact regularly with technical discipline leaders to align project delivery with client expectations and familiarize themselves with STV's operations and staff capabilities. * Boost STV's national visibility through digital presence and in-person engagement with clients and partners. * Attend and actively participate in regional and national industry conferences, following up with reporting and opportunity tracking. * Work closely with the Director of Federal Programs, marketing, and business development teams to develop strategic plans and secure new contract vehicles. * Resourceful across general construction engineering and architectural services, including architecture, mechanical, structural, civil, sanitary, geotechnical, telecommunications, arctic engineering and coastal engineering. * Maintain due diligence reports, go/no-go discussions, CRM entries, and pipeline platforms. * Present strategy, goals, and progress reports to peers and senior leadership. * Identify and mentor internal and external talent for potential hiring opportunities. What You'll Need to Thrive: * MUST HAVE Professional License as Registered Architect or Professional Engineer. * A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture. * A strong working knowledge of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) operations (experience with other federal agencies is also valued). Preference is given to candidates with both active-duty military and private industry business development experience. 10+ years of combined experience is preferred. * Proven leadership in managing teams and procurement processes. * The ability to take high-level directives and work independently and collaboratively to execute them. * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. * Familiarity with Deltek GovWin, MS Office Suite, and TEAMS. * Experience developing SF-330 proposals. * MUST hold a U.S. citizenship, a valid REAL ID driver's license, and an active U.S. Passport. Ready to Make a Difference? With more than seven decades of experience in this market sector, STV is well-suited to meet the evolving needs of the nation's federal agencies. That's because STV's team understands that the work done today will benefit the nation for decades to come because it is building infrastructure that serves and protects families, communities and national interests. Compensation Range: $146,175.22 - $194,900.29 Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.