Administrative Assistant

Department: IEW&S

Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Compensation: $61,000 - $118,000 / year

• This position is contingent upon ACI’s successful award of the associated government contract.
• All prospective applicants will be contacted to discuss contract timelines, the process associated with hiring for this role, and award decisions progress.

ACI is a Woman‑Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Administrative Assistant to serve as part of ACI’s Government Programs Team, which supports CPE ISW for IEW&S HQs SETA.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of administrative and clerical tasks, as well as supporting office operations, finance, and management functions. Additionally, you will:

• Manage the principals' calendars to include coordinating and scheduling meetings and events.
• Coordinate and complete travel arrangements (Defense Travel System-DTS).
• Prepare correspondence to include Star and SES notes and certificates of appreciation.
• Receive and review read‑ahead packages and other documentation for PEO and SES.
• Ensure all correspondence is in accordance with AR 25-50 prior to signature.
• Provide support for ceremonies, conferences, meetings, visits, and office calls.
• Maintain all records and security requests.

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission‑focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
• Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface‑level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick‑fetching” to connect the unconnected.
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time‑sensitive, reasonable requests.
• Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, and what’s appropriate; acts accordingly.

• Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• High school diploma and 12 years of relevant experience supporting a Flag Officer or SES equivalent.
• Associates degree and 10 years of relevant experience supporting a Flag Officer or SES equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of relevant experience supporting a Flag Officer or SES equivalent.
• Master’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience supporting a Flag Officer or SES equivalent.
• Working knowledge of AR 25-50.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products.

• Certified Administrative Professional.

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program.