Administrative Assistant (Secret Clearance required)

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant

• Pay Range: $38.46 - $40.86 per hour, plus $4.57 per hour H&W
• Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA
• Type: Full Time

Position Summary: The highly organized and detail-driven candidate will provide Administrative Assistant support to a government agency in Arlington, VA. They must be customer-focused, punctual, proactive, collaborative, and flexible, with the ability to build strong working relationships with staff and customers at all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Director of the Command Logistics Department
• Maintain databases and records
• Receive visitors and phone calls
• Manage calendars for the Director and Team
• Operate office equipment, including computers, typewriters, faxes, printers, and copiers
• Assist in developing business processes and procedures for Command Logistics operations
• Draft, edit, and type various documents, including, but not limited to, memos, letters, spreadsheets, and presentations in electronic and paper media
• Enter space management and Health Club related information into computer databases and spreadsheets using various databases such as Microsoft Access, Excel, and SharePoint
• Maintain logistics correspondence and Health Club membership records, logs, and files
• Coordinate services with the Mailroom Clerk
• Assist in conducting internal studies and draft reports on space management related issues
• Assist in the preparation and execution of meetings and conferences
• Manage facilities requests and act as a liaison between customers and contractor personnel
• Manage the department's SharePoint site
• Operate the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS)
• Provide backup support to the Common Access Card (CAC) and Supply Room departments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance
• Possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and/or have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as an Administrative Assistant.
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.