Role Description BCS Allegient has a contingent opening for a Federal Strategic Communications Program Manager to support an upcoming contract with the Department of Energy. This position is remote. - Lead strategic communications and program management support for a federal emerging building technologies program. - Provide senior oversight of technical writing, graphic design, dashboard, webinar, stakeholder engagement, and reporting workstreams. - Translate complex technical, scientific, engineering, energy, and building technology information into executive-ready communications products. - Coordinate with federal program managers, DOE National Laboratory stakeholders, subject matter experts, technical reviewers, communications staff, and contractor team members. - Facilitate recurring strategy meetings, technical committee meetings, stakeholder workshops, planning sessions, and leadership briefings. - Develop and manage editorial calendars, deliverable schedules, communication plans, action item trackers, and risk/issue logs. - Review technical reports, findings summaries, infographics, webinars, briefing materials, and outreach products for clarity, consistency, quality, and alignment with federal stakeholder needs. - Support development of technology adoption, Pilot-to-Portfolio, and stakeholder engagement materials. - Ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and are suitable for executive, technical, and non-technical audiences. - Coordinate quality control reviews to ensure products are accurate, professional, plain-language appropriate, and compliant with applicable federal communication standards. - Support proposal and transition planning as needed, including staffing coordination, work planning, and development of management approach materials. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. - Minimum of 10 years of professional experience supporting federal programs, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, technical communications, program management, or mission support activities. - Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or managing communications, outreach, reporting, or stakeholder-facing deliverables for federal agencies or federally funded programs. - Preferred experience supporting DOE, GSA, federal energy programs, federal buildings, emerging technologies, national laboratories, FEMP, Green Proving Ground, CEBT, or other science/technology-focused federal programs.

Title: Pre Award Associate Location: Blacksburg United States job Id: 536895 Full Time Job Description: The Sponsored Programs division in the Office of Research and Innovation has an opening for a Pre Award Associate. The Pre Award Associate (research administrator) advises and assists faculty in the preparation of proposals for funding and ensures compliance with university and sponsor policies, procedures, and requirements, and be comfortable working in situations where answers are not always clearly defined. The successful candidate will possess initiative and the ability to work independently but consult with appropriate parties as needed, and be able to problem-solve and maintain professional composure while working under pressure of internal and external deadlines; utilize problem-solving skills and excellent customer service skills to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, students, and sponsors. They must be energetic and able to function effectively and independently in a fast-moving environment subject to external pressure and frequent interruptions. Required Qualifications - Budgeting or financial experience and/or experience with non-profit program administration - Demonstrated experience and/or college coursework with emphasis on accounting, finance, or government/business regulations and administration Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or lesser degree with significant relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree - Demonstrated experience with federal and nonfederal grants and/or contract regulations - Familiarity with university administrative practices and procedures - Proficiency with spreadsheet software - Certified Research Administrator Pay Band 4 Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $55,000-$67,000, commensurate with experience Hours per week 40 Additional Information We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Position is fully remote with occasional travel to the Blacksburg, VA campus as business needs require. This position will require the completion of a Flexible Work Arrangement in accordance with Policy 4325, Alternative Work Site and Telework Policy. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Title: Rural Health Program Assistant Location: Madison, Wisconsin Job Description: Requisition Number: JR10011572 Remote Type: Hybrid Category: Administration Time Type: Full time Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Administrative Assistant II Job Summary: The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WORH) is hiring two Administrative Assistants (Program Assistants) to meet state and federal program needs. - Work hours will generally be Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm Central Time. The exact work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire. - These positions may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. - Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. WORH has a strong working relationship with national, state, and local colleagues and a history of national leadership and innovation from our programs. These positions will provide critical support for the Outreach Program Managers to maintain these relationships and meet the training, consultation, and programming needs of our partners. Success in these roles require: - Organization, time management, and prioritization skills to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. - Ability to independently problem-solve logistical challenges when coordinating travel, meetings, and events. - Strong attention to detail to maintain documentation standards and ensure data integrity, particularly in cases of high volume and repetition. - Proficiency in using digital productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM) to document and track project data and progress, including contact databases. - Ability to respond to inquiries promptly, professionally, and accurately as a first point of contact for statewide health programs through written and verbal communication methods. - Openness to training and feedback for process improvements. Candidates who additionally demonstrate the following will be given first consideration: - Ability to gather and synthesize program information to produce accurate, audience-appropriate materials for rural health partners in Wisconsin. - Knowledge of state/federal government health agencies and/or hospital/provider associations to direct communications and reports to program partners. - Knowledge of basic performance improvement principals to successfully track and interpret performance metrics. - Ability to quickly adjust administrative processes to meet evolving grant/program requirements; and effectively document changes to preserve institutional knowledge. Key Job Responsibilities: - Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations - Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, provides basic organizational information via phone, in person and through other communication mediums, and routes more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities - Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums - Tracks and gathers program performance and activity progress to ensure objectives, benchmarks, and deadlines are met - Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision - Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures Department: ​School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Administration, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health ​ ​​The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WORH) works to improve the access to, and quality of, rural healthcare in Wisconsin. We receive federal and state funding through grants and state budget line-items, as well as generating income through fee-for-service programs. ​ Compensation: The starting hourly wage for the position is $24.04 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. ​Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer 2026. Required Qualifications: - Experience using digital productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM) for communications, data tracking, and/or project management - Experience maintaining internal documentation systems to preserve institutional knowledge and/or support continuity of operations - Experience coordinating meetings, travel, events, communications, and/or other administrative support Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant experience or training in healthcare or health outreach programs; relevant experience or training in rural health environments is strongly preferred Education: - ​​H.S. diploma preferred Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

• Monitoring and maintaining award funds and accounts. • Providing budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight services. • Reviewing expenditures for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. • Communicating grant terms and conditions to project teams with a focus on compliance. • Navigating multiple research administration systems and providing guidance to faculty and staff. • Anticipating and proactively addressing the needs of researchers. • Delivering excellent customer service and confidently managing high-stakes conversations around policy, compliance, and regulations.