Program Specialist

Hive Group, a HUBZone‑certified SDVOSB and multiple award‑winning organization, delivers innovative solutions to address complex, mission‑critical program challenges for the federal government. The position is for a Program Specialist supporting the TSA Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program (LEORP). Work may be performed at the Government site (6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 22150) and/or at a Hive Group‑designated contractor worksite. The role is full‑time, supporting normal TSA business hours (generally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p., Monday‑Friday) with eight hours of support each business day.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify invoice amounts, calculations, rates, dates of service, supporting documentation, and other financial data against approved agreements, authorizations, funding documents, or program records.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, duplicate submissions, calculation errors, or other financial issues and coordinate with program staff, submitting agencies, vendors, or other stakeholders to resolve routine matters.
• Support monitoring of funds availability, burn rates, balances, and projected reimbursement needs; prepare routine financial reports, status updates, spreadsheets, charts, and summaries for management.
• Coordinate with budget, finance, accounting, procurement, program analysts, and other stakeholders to support timely and accurate processing of reimbursement‑related financial actions.
• Maintain financial files, invoice records, reimbursement documentation, and supporting materials in accordance with records management, audit, privacy, and information security requirements.
• Review and validate financial data for accuracy before inclusion in reports, briefings, dashboards, data calls, or management updates.
• Assist in developing or updating standard operating procedures, checklists, desk guides, templates, and internal controls related to financial processing and reimbursement activities.
• Monitor financial processing timelines and alert supervisors or senior staff to overdue actions, unresolved discrepancies, funding concerns, or recurring processing issues.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders regarding invoice status, documentation requirements, reimbursement procedures, and financial tracking matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, reduce errors, and increase efficiency in reimbursement operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) from an accredited university.
• At least 2 years of specialized experience directly related to financial support, invoice processing, budget/financial analysis, or program administration.
• Desired: 5 years of specialized experience in subject‑matter support.

Technical Skills

• Proficient to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, spreadsheets, formulas, financial tracking).
• Working knowledge of federal budgeting or financial management processes, rules, and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical, data‑entry, organizational, multi‑tasking, and communication skills to handle high‑volume invoice workloads.

Clearance & Security Requirements

• Background Check: Must successfully complete all TSA personnel security and suitability requirements, including the required Public Trust background investigation, before being granted access to applicable TSA systems and resources.
• Citizenship: Must meet DHS/TSA citizenship and personnel‑security requirements applicable to the systems, facilities, and information accessed in performance of the position.
• Compliance: Must execute a DHS Form 11000‑6 Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and complete mandatory annual IT Security and Privacy training.

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $65,000 – $80,000 annually (subject to change based on contract funding, location, and candidate qualifications).
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.