Program Specialist Jobs in Virginia
Program Specialist jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where federal agencies, defense contractors, and major health systems drive consistent demand for program management, policy administration, and training and development specialists. Employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Inova Health System maintain large program specialist workforces across the state, hiring at every level from coordinator to senior specialist. The most in-demand concentrations are in government program support, workforce development, and healthcare administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Program Specialist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 86+ Program Specialist jobs
Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.
Corporate Finance is seeking an experienced Program Control Specialist who will support multiple Program Managers and lead the financial management, analysis and reporting for multiple programs.
Responsibilities:
The Program Control Specialist will provide the overall financial planning, analysis, and reporting of multiple programs. Programs may include multi-CLIN and multi-year, with significant components of subcontractors and/or materials. The Financial Analyst shall be responsible for the following (to include but not limited to) activities:
- Manage multiple programs setup/administration of costs, revenue, budget and forecast.
- Responsible for the accurate, timely preparation, submission of financial contract deliverables and monthly invoicing.
- Presents program financial data to the customer as well as executive leadership.
- Performs monthly, quarterly, and yearly internal financial performance analysis/reporting and related variance analysis.
- Compares actual financial performance against forecasted goals to assist managers in refining budgeting methods and assumptions.
- Prepares internal financial planning (i.e., annual operating plan, rolling quarterly forecasts).
- Reads and interprets government contracts, processes and provides all CostPoint administration in accordance with internal control procedures.
- Coordinates with Contracts department for contract awards, modifications, ROMs, additional funding requests, at-risks and 75% notices.
- Manages subcontractor PR/PO’s, invoice processing and cost analysis.
- Prepares monthly subcontractor costs accruals, journal entries, and labor corrections.
- Interfaces with Payroll, GL, AP and AR departments to ensure program actions/costs are processed accurately and provide corrective action as required.
- Reviews monthly Aged AR and Unbilled reports and assists with resolving issues.
- Ensures programs are managed in accordance with internal policies and processes, FAR/DFAR government regulations, and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
- Advises the Finance Director, Program Managers, Contracts and Subcontracts departments on program issues that need to be addressed with the customer and/or subcontractors.
Qualifications:
Desired:
- Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse teams to develop and review task order and program budgets and forecasts.
- Demonstrated ability to measure and report of financial performance progress against budget, identify any variances and employ critical-thinking and analysis to identify variance causes and potential remediation, and communicate identified financial and/or operational risk.
- Demonstrated ability to manage/maintain multiple project plans in parallel in a high-paced environment with compliance, meeting required deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, review, and improve on business processes.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain complex Excel financial models.
- Ability and willingness to support all levels of program support, including critical administrative tasks and ad-hoc support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 4-8 years of related experience.
- Experience supporting industry standard software products; preferably hands-on experience using Unanet.
- Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self-discipline.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
- This position will be a hybrid of working out-of-the Empower AI HQ office in Reston, VA and remote when not required to be physically in the office. The candidate must be flexible to working in the office as needed to meet with program managers and team, as well-as Empower AI leadership to maximize performance efficiencies.
- When working remote, personnel are-expected-to maintain their home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards.
- When working remote, personnel are expected to be prepared to appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat.
- When working remote, personnel are expected to maintain standard working hours and to be available for meetings, and other collaborative efforts during working hours.
- Personnel are expected to ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information accessible from their home office consistent with the company’s expectations of information security.
- Communicate verbally and respond to verbal communications in person, over the phone or by video chat.
- Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
- Sitting for long periods.
- Viewing computer screens for long periods of time.
If hired for this position, the base salary range would be within the range provided. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to work location, skills, experience, gov con contractual requirements, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Empower AI's total compensation package for employees.
Pay Band Min: USD $72,160.00/Yr. Pay Band Max: USD $111,700.00/Yr.
Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company’s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.
Corporate Finance is seeking an experienced Program Control Specialist who will support multiple Program Managers and lead the financial management, analysis and reporting for multiple programs.
Responsibilities:
The Program Control Specialist will provide the overall financial planning, analysis, and reporting of multiple programs. Programs may include multi-CLIN and multi-year, with significant components of subcontractors and/or materials. The Financial Analyst shall be responsible for the following (to include but not limited to) activities:
- Manage multiple programs setup/administration of costs, revenue, budget and forecast.
- Responsible for the accurate, timely preparation, submission of financial contract deliverables and monthly invoicing.
- Presents program financial data to the customer as well as executive leadership.
- Performs monthly, quarterly, and yearly internal financial performance analysis/reporting and related variance analysis.
- Compares actual financial performance against forecasted goals to assist managers in refining budgeting methods and assumptions.
- Prepares internal financial planning (i.e., annual operating plan, rolling quarterly forecasts).
- Reads and interprets government contracts, processes and provides all CostPoint administration in accordance with internal control procedures.
- Coordinates with Contracts department for contract awards, modifications, ROMs, additional funding requests, at-risks and 75% notices.
- Manages subcontractor PR/PO’s, invoice processing and cost analysis.
- Prepares monthly subcontractor costs accruals, journal entries, and labor corrections.
- Interfaces with Payroll, GL, AP and AR departments to ensure program actions/costs are processed accurately and provide corrective action as required.
- Reviews monthly Aged AR and Unbilled reports and assists with resolving issues.
- Ensures programs are managed in accordance with internal policies and processes, FAR/DFAR government regulations, and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
- Advises the Finance Director, Program Managers, Contracts and Subcontracts departments on program issues that need to be addressed with the customer and/or subcontractors.
Qualifications:
Desired:
- Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse teams to develop and review task order and program budgets and forecasts.
- Demonstrated ability to measure and report of financial performance progress against budget, identify any variances and employ critical-thinking and analysis to identify variance causes and potential remediation, and communicate identified financial and/or operational risk.
- Demonstrated ability to manage/maintain multiple project plans in parallel in a high-paced environment with compliance, meeting required deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, review, and improve on business processes.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain complex Excel financial models.
- Ability and willingness to support all levels of program support, including critical administrative tasks and ad-hoc support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 4-8 years of related experience.
- Experience supporting industry standard software products; preferably hands-on experience using Unanet.
- Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self-discipline.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
- This position will be a hybrid of working out-of-the Empower AI HQ office in Reston, VA and remote when not required to be physically in the office. The candidate must be flexible to working in the office as needed to meet with program managers and team, as well-as Empower AI leadership to maximize performance efficiencies.
- When working remote, personnel are-expected-to maintain their home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards.
- When working remote, personnel are expected to be prepared to appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat.
- When working remote, personnel are expected to maintain standard working hours and to be available for meetings, and other collaborative efforts during working hours.
- Personnel are expected to ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information accessible from their home office consistent with the company’s expectations of information security.
- Communicate verbally and respond to verbal communications in person, over the phone or by video chat.
- Communicate clearly and succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
- Sitting for long periods.
- Viewing computer screens for long periods of time.
If hired for this position, the base salary range would be within the range provided. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to work location, skills, experience, gov con contractual requirements, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Empower AI's total compensation package for employees.
Pay Band Min: USD $72,160.00/Yr. Pay Band Max: USD $111,700.00/Yr.
See All 86 Program Specialist Jobs in Virginia
Find roles in Virginia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Program Specialist JobsProgram Specialist Jobs by City in Virginia
Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Program Specialist Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- ENS Solutions10
- L3Harris4
- Axyde Analytics3
- Booz Allen Hamilton3
- MANTECH2
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program specialist jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, social work, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating programs from planning through evaluation
- Proficiency with federal or state reporting systems and program compliance requirements
- Strong written communication skills for reports, grant documentation, and stakeholder updates
- Ability to obtain or maintain a federal security clearance for government-facing roles
- Experience with data tracking tools, case management software, or project management platforms
Program Specialist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program specialist in Virginia?
Most program specialist roles in Virginia require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public administration, human services, business, or education, with many employers preferring candidates who have direct program coordination or policy experience. Virginia does not issue a universal state license for this title, but roles in regulated fields like behavioral health or workforce development may require registration through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or alignment with Virginia's licensing requirements for that sector.
Which companies hire program specialists in Virginia?
Employers hiring program specialists in Virginia right now include ENS Solutions, L3Harris, and Axyde Analytics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's high concentration of federal contractors, health systems, and state agencies means program specialist demand stays steady across both the public and private sectors throughout the year.
Which Virginia cities have the most program specialist jobs?
The cities with the most program specialist openings in Virginia are Arlington, McLean, and Springfield. Northern Virginia's density of federal agencies and defense contractors anchors the largest share of postings, while Richmond's state government offices and health systems drive demand farther south, and Hampton Roads openings are supported by military installation support contracts and regional health networks.
Are there remote program specialist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields, because a significant share of program specialist work involves policy coordination, reporting, and stakeholder communication that translates well to remote settings. About 56% of program specialist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the role's strong presence in government contracting and administrative functions. Positions tied to in-person training delivery or on-site case management are the most likely to remain fully in-office.
How can I get hired as a program specialist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a program coordinator or program assistant at Virginia state agencies, large health systems like VCU Health or Inova, or federal contractors that run structured onboarding cohorts for early-career candidates. Many Northern Virginia contractors hire junior program analysts directly from Virginia's public universities and community colleges, particularly for government-facing contracts. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential or completing a relevant internship through the Virginia Community College System significantly strengthens a no-experience application.
Where can I find and apply to program specialist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to program specialist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and the rest of the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
See All 86 Program Specialist Jobs in Virginia
Find roles in Virginia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Program Specialist Jobs