Executive Assistant Security Clearance

Position: Executive Assistant with Security Clearance
Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email or call: . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Executive Assistant (#26-142 Secret Clearance) Job Code:26-142

Location:

Arlington, VA - Hybrid
FT/PT Status:

Full Time
Required Clearance:

Secret
Salary Range:$75k-$100k Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) seeks a highly organized and motivated team player to serve as an Executive Assistant to support DARPA's defense sciences office. You will be providing administrative and analytical program support for an office within DARPA. The ideal candidate will be flexible, enthusiastic, creative, and a quick learner who can adapt to rapidly changing environments and demands in a positive manner.

Work schedule:

Mostly on-site Responsibilities:
* Manage and maintain complex calendars and schedules related to the ARCs.
* Resolve conflicting priorities and orchestrate changes to the calendar, as required, which may include coordination, verification, and scheduling of meetings with senior government personnel, staff, industry, and academia personnel.
* Compose drafts of short notes, internal memos, and formal official correspondence, in addition to scheduling and attending daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc. meetings and tracking taskers/actions. Memos and other documents shall follow the standard established for the office and shall be appropriate for senior level government officials.
* Perform complex and routine administrative duties including but not limited to day-to-day operations and forward-planning for internal and external ARC initiative events, as well as assisting with website content updates and maintaining office spreadsheets and files.
* Plan, coordinate, and confirm logistical support (transportation, badges, security clearance paperwork, audio visual support, etc.) for meetings and/or events, which may involve handing of sensitive information.
* Receive, coordinate, and respond to invitations and inquiries for the ARC initiative.
* Assist in preparing required reports and presentations, to ensure required material/content is ready for review prior to scheduled meetings, to include copying material for distribution.
* Assist with government timekeeping (e.g., leave and trip reports), recruitment (e.g., outreach, scheduling interviews, Fellow candidate seminars), and personnel matters (e.g., set up quarterly/yearly reviews, ensure documents get signed). Provide meeting and event coordination to include planning, execution, and close-out of all logistics.
* Create travel orders in DTS and complete vouchers upon return; facilitate domestic and international travel for Innovation Fellows.
* Coordinate office assignments, moves and new hire set for Innovation Fellowship
* Other duties as assigned in an office environment.

Qualifications:

Education:

Associate degree Clearance:
DoD Secret clearance at minimum, ability to obtain TS

Experience and Skills:

* A minimum of 8 years of related experience, preferably within a government agency
* Ability to work both independently and with team members to analyze and resolve issues expeditiously.
* Ability to multi-task and establish priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to function efficiently in a high-paced, demanding work environment.
* Exceptional planning and time management skills.
* Keen organizational skills.
* Positive attitude, resourceful nature, and excellent problem-solving capabilities
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
* Government travel system DTS is a plus. Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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