Office Administrator – NOAA programs

Orchard LLC is seeking a highly organized Office Administrator to support administrative operations for a NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS) program. This position supports a government program environment and includes responsibilities such as scheduling, travel management, office supply coordination, and clearance verification support. This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Manage daily office operations, including inventory, office supplies, and general tracking.
• Ensure full compliance with government and office policies while maintaining professional communication standards.
• Support the full employee lifecycle by acting as the primary coordinator for onboarding and offboarding activities.

• Provide expert travel management support for leadership and contract staff.
• Utilize government travel systems (E2 or similar) to coordinate trips and process authorizations.
• Organize logistics for meetings and events, including both virtual and physical formats.

• Manage complex scheduling using advanced calendar management tools.
• Maintain and manage timekeeping data entry within the internal systems.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for communication between government and contract personnel.

• Proven administrative or clerical experience specifically within NOAA programs.
• Bachelor’s degree required (at least 2 years of relevant experience).
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Calendar).
• Direct experience with travel management systems. E2 experience is highly preferred.
• Articulate written and verbal skills for interacting with government officials and the public.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with procurement systems would be a plus.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. @Orchard is an equal opportunity employer.