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# Program Coordinator - Unmanned Systems Operations

- **Company:** Prescient Edge
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Smartsheet, SC Clearance
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9277006/program-coordinator-unmanned-systems-operations

## About the Role

* Active SECRET clearance (or ability to reactivate).
 * 5+ years of experience in military or government operations, program coordination, or administrative support.
 * Military experience (U.S. Navy, USCG, Marine Corps, or SOCOM preferred).
 * Experience coordinating schedules, events, and multiple tasks across different teams or organizations.
 * Experience tracking tasks, deliverables, or resources for a program, unit, or project.
 * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting reports and correspondence.
 * Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Desired Qualifcations:

 * Experience supporting DoD contracts or Navy programs.
 * Experience with unmanned systems, maritime operations, test events, or exercises.
 * Experience with inventory, supply, or logistics management.
 * Experience with project tracking or scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Jira).
 * Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or interest in pursuing one.
 * Familiarity with AI tools to support documentation and tracking.

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field preferred.
 * Relevant military or industry experience may substitute for a degree.
 * A forklift license, project management certifications (CAPM or PMP), and computer or IT certifications are a plus.

Security Clearance:

 * Active SECRET clearance required (or ability to reactivate)., * Ability to lift 40+ lbs during equipment staging.
 * Ability to embark vessels for at-sea operations.
 * Ability to work outdoors in maritime environments.

## Description

The Program Coordinator serves as the central coordinating point for Prescient Edge's on-site support to U.S. Navy unmanned systems (UxS) operations. Reporting to the Site Lead/Project Manager, this role keeps the team, the customer, and partner organizations aligned by managing schedules, tracking tasks and deliverables, and handling the coordination and logistics that allow technical staff to focus on the mission.

The Program Coordinator works daily with mission integrators, operations and training specialists, cybersecurity personnel, government customers, and vendors. This role helps the program run smoothly, stay organized, and meet its commitments as operations grow., * Schedule and Event Coordination: Build and maintain the team's operations calendar. Coordinate test events, exercises, demonstrations, training, and customer visits across government, contractor, and vendor teams.

 * Task and Deliverable Tracking: Track tasks, action items, and contract deliverables. Follow up with team members and stakeholders to keep work on schedule, and flag issues early to the Site Lead/Project Manager.
 * Meetings and Communication: Schedule and support coordination meetings. Prepare agendas, capture notes and action items, and distribute updates to the team and customer.
 * Reporting Support: Gather inputs and draft weekly activity summaries, quarterly status reports, site visit reports, and briefing materials for review by the Site Lead/Project Manager.
 * Logistics and Resources: Coordinate equipment, inventory, shipping, procurement requests, and facility needs. Maintain an accurate inventory and tracking system for equipment on hand and on order.
 * Personnel Support: Coordinate onboarding, base access, training records, travel, and timekeeping for on-site personnel.
 * Customer and Vendor Liaison: Serve as a day-to-day coordination contact for government customers, partner organizations, and vendors on scheduling, access, and logistics.
 * Documentation and Records: Maintain organized program files, SOPs, contact lists, and records so information is easy to find and current.
 * Process Improvement: Identify ways to streamline coordination, tracking, and reporting, and help implement tools and processes that make operations more efficient.