
Administrative Assistant
AVIAN
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lexington Park • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $53,083 per year
About the role
- Support daily operations by assisting with clerical functions, scheduling, records management, and preparation of basic briefing and presentation materials.
- Perform routine clerical and administrative functions in support of VX-23 leadership and staff.
- Draft and format correspondence, reports, and administrative documents as required.
- Coordinate calendars and schedule appointments for leadership and program personnel.
- Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems in accordance with program and security requirements.
- Answer and route incoming phone calls and inquiries appropriately.
- Maintain and update personnel security and administrative files.
- Assist with research and preparation of briefing charts, reports, and presentation materials using Microsoft Office tools.
- Provide administrative support to senior staff and perform functional duties under the oversight of more senior personnel.
- Support high-visibility or mission-critical program activities as needed.
Requirements
- 0–3 years of administrative or office support experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with BASICS II (Base Access Security Information Control System) or similar personnel access systems.
- Experience supporting event coordination or office activities.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
- Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Wellness Reimbursements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
administrative functionsrecords managementbriefing materials preparationcorrespondence draftingreport formattingfiling systems organizationevent coordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteBASICS IIpersonnel access systems
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detail
Certifications
Department of Defense security clearance