Senior IC Academic Excellence Program Coordinator- Bethesda, MD;

Synertex is seeking a Senior IC Academic Excellence Program Coordinator to work with a Government Intelligence Community client in Bethesda, MD.

Benefits include competitive PTO, 11 Paid Government Holidays, a 401k with 6% match, and a comprehensive list of health care options.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Are you passionate about national security, higher education, and making a real impact? The IC CAE Program is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Coordinator to oversee and drive the success of our collaborative efforts with partner universities across the U.S. In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening the relationship between academia and the Intelligence Community (IC), ensuring alignment with national security priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the coordination of the IC CAE Program, working directly with partner universities to ensure federal grant compliance and effective program execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Principal Investigators, university administrators, and IC stakeholders, facilitating meaningful collaboration.
• Evaluate grant proposals, curricula, and course materials to ensure they meet program objectives and align with U.S. national security goals.
• Lead both virtual and in-person engagements with IC agencies, universities, and the IC CAE's Ambassadors Network.
• Provide expert guidance on the administration and implementation of IC CAE policies and procedures.
• Contribute to high-level reports, including input for Congress, Congressionally Directed Action responses, and the Congressional Budget Justification Book. Prepare issue papers, executive summaries, talking points, and briefing materials.
• Promote IC career opportunities to university students, effectively communicating the missions and requirements of IC agencies.
• Organize and lead seminars, conferences, panels, and school visits to foster greater engagement between IC agencies and academic institutions.
• Design and lead independent projects to advance IC CAE objectives.
• Analyze and assess the impact of legislation, IC directives, and strategy papers on the IC CAE Program, developing actionable implementation plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to successfully complete a five-day online federal grant management course.
• Ability to travel domestically 1-2 times per quarter.
• Extensive understanding of the Intelligence Community and experience with interagency collaboration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Teams and Outlook.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Academic Experience: Experience working with or coordinating within academic environments.
• Curriculum Development: Experience developing curricula, syllabi, and course objectives.
• Familiarity with National Intelligence Priorities: Knowledge of the National Intelligence Priorities Framework.
• Grant Management Expertise: Experience managing grants in a federal or academic conte

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree and 18 years of experience, a Master's degree plus 10 years of experience, or no degree with 24 years of experience.