Administrative Assistant w/Q or TS Clearance
Washington, DC 
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Job Description
Harkcon, Inc. is seeking to add an experienced Administrative Assistant to our National Security and Intelligence team, supporting a key customer within the Department of Energy (DOE) / National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The Administrative Assistant will provide high-level administrative and managerial support to upper management within DOE/NNSA. This position is full-time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The Administrative Assistant will have demonstrated experience independently supporting senior executive level management in carrying out duties and providing authoritative advice to executive level management, staff and/or leadership on projects in support of the mission.
  • The successful candidate should also show comfortability managing multiplemultiple calendars and schedules at one time in a constantly changing, fast paced environment.
  • Provide daily management support to senior-level federal staff to include, but not limited to, the Deputy Administrator and Assistant Principal Deputy Administrator.
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings for senior-level federal staff, including monitoring and tracking program staff calendars.
  • Create, organize, and distribute daily books for program principals that include scheduled appointments, logistics, and meeting documentation. Brief principals on unexpected or urgent meeting or message changes.
  • Answer phone lines and deliver telephone messages to front office staff; but, primarily the senior-level staff in a timely fashion.
  • Coordinate, schedule, and manage logistical arrangements for meetings and/or speaking events at Headquarters (HQ), NNSA and public locations featuring senior NNSA leaders. This includes security transfer, VIP transportation, and ensuring that NNSA leaders are fully briefed and have received meeting/speaking binders regarding meeting or conference agendas.
  • Ensure that all necessary audio/visual systems are provided, set up, and working in meeting locations. This can be VTC, SVTC, and/or WEBEX systems.
  • Prepare, edit, and distribute internal DOE/NNSA memos and reports.
  • Coordinate, create, and implement international and national travel itineraries, country clearances, passports, visas, travel authorizations, Embassy Assistance and vouchers for multiple senior level staff.
  • Proviide problem resolution for “Concur and FTMS” travel software programs, traveler profiles, credit cards, travel authorizations, and vouchers.
  • Implement and ensure all security policies are adhered to regarding creation of Security Memos, Plans, and badge/suite/location access for monitored and tracked DOE/NNSA security.
  • Submit forms and procure gift scanning services from Security for gifts presented at the program. Arrange On-Boarding and Off-Boarding activities for new and departing staff. Arrange “Set Up” and “Tear Down” of computer equipment, telephones, and furniture for new employees for inventory and security control.
  • Review, edit, and prepare HR packages (files) for the Front Office Principals final review of federal employees, M&O contracts, flexi-place work schedules, security investigations and awards.
  • All other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus four additional years.
  • Active DOE “Q” or DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • Must have 2+ years of demonstrated foreign travel experience.
  • Must have 3-5 years of experience working in a front-office or office management position.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • 3-6 years of demonstrated foreign travel experience.
  • 5-8 years of experience working in a front-office or office management position.
LOCATION: This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC.
Harkcon, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
March 2024
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
Required Security Clearance
DOE Q
Security Clearance Note
Top Secret security clearance is also acceptable
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