Job Description

Our client is recruiting Administrative Specialist supporting the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Branch (OUSD/R&E). Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the government space? What if you could find a position that is tailor-made for your mix of development, engineering, and communication skills? We are currently seeking a Administrative Specialist who will work with the Task Order Project Manager to support overall office operations. This position is located in the Washington D.C./Virginia area. 

Qualifications Required (Skills)

 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) or more years demonstrating the required skills
• Experience in supporting Office Administration, Maintaining and Coordinating Office Schedules, Travel Assistance, Correspondence, Reports, and Presentations, Security and Access Requirements Support, Meeting and Conference Support, Presentation and Briefing Materials, and Other General Support.
• Highly proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
• Be current with or have to ability to quickly become familiar with Office of the Secretary of Defense correspondence guidelines and online administrative tracking programs.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior decision makers
• AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE A TS/SCI CLEARANCE FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
• Must be in compliance of working at a Government Facility, all Contractor personnel must adhere to Government guidance found at https://www.whs.mil/COVID-19/ .
• Be able to travel around the National Capital Region (NCR) to include travel to and from the Pentagon and other Government facilities within the Washington DC area. Additional travel needs may arise outside of the NCR and CONUS when required.
• No remote work. Telework is available upon approval.

Qualifications Desired

 

• Understanding of Project Management and scheduling (Microsoft Project)
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or analytical discipline 
• A DoD or military background is highly desired