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Aquila is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations.
Job Responsibility:
Helping to ensure smooth coordination and management of all administrative activities for a highly dynamic office
Managing team training requirements
Supporting onboarding and off-boarding of new employees
Coordinating meeting arrangements
Standardizing and organizing team processes
Supporting various special projects as needed
Demonstrates strong calendar management skills, including not only scheduling meetings and appointments, but also proactively coordinating complex calendars, anticipating conflicts, managing priorities and adjusting schedules in response to changing needs
Answering phones
Booking travel
Processing expense vouchers
Escorting visitors
Processing electronic shopping carts and PCard purchases
Maintaining supplies
Typing memoranda
Entering timesheets
Filing both paper and electronic information
Processing a variety of organization forms.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S Citizen
Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance
Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)
Must be able to set priorities, and manage multiple concurrent tasks
Must be able to work effectively with a broad range of levels both within and outside the organization
Must be able to work independently and take initiative, while also collaborating effectively with peers and following direction from leaders
Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite is required
Position requires handling of classified material
5 years – Administrative support experience
5 years – Data entry experience
5 years – Experience creating and booking travel reservations/itineraries
5 years – Experience with calendar management
5 years – Filing
5 years – Soft Skills
Detail-oriented
Strong Verbal and Written Communication
Time Management
5 years – Software Tools
5 years – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)
High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required, post high school education preferred
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience
Must possess strong administrative skills
self-confidence, attention to detail, mature judgment, cooperative and a responsible attitude, and a conscientious and organized approach to work in a changing environment along with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and possess great flexibility
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Provide polite and professional communication
Must possess effective listening and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, be well-organized and able to prioritize multiple complex tasks
Candidates can expect to work onsite 5 days/wk.
Nice to have:
Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
DoD Experience
Systems
SAP/ERP
Experience with SAP/SRM and electronic document management systems is preferred.
What we offer:
PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick)
10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
Tuition & Training Reimbursement – 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting
Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%
Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses
Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.