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At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage. About the Role: Aquila Technology is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of the group/organization. This position provides high-level administrative and operational support. The Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and organization of the teams operations, supporting the overall goals office and the organizations functional area
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate and schedule meetings, briefings, and conference calls with internal and external stakeholders
Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed minutes, and track action items for follow-up
Handle sensitive and confidential information, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), with discretion
Prioritization, coordination, implementation, and follow-through of all administrative workflow within the group, including shopping, timesheet entry, travel, work orders, visit requests, etc
Provide phone (answering and directing phone calls) and on-site coverage
Maintaining contact lists
Provide guidance to group membership regarding Lincoln policy and procedure specific to workflow processes (Travel, Purchasing, Security) and requirements
Coordinate service needs for office equipment and maintain inventory of office supplies
Strive to create a positive and productive work environment and, utilizing self-initiative, create efficiencies of processes and enhanced communications
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)
2-4 years experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Advanced Outlook and calendaring skills
Advanced PowerPoint skills
Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple task items in a very fast-paced environment
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), with discretion
Experience in preparing reports, presentations, and tracking action items
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
2 years – Experience with calendar management
2 years – Filing
2 years – Meeting Management Skills
2 years – Experience generating reports and analyzing data
2 years – Software
2 years – Adobe software (Acrobat, InDesign)
2 years – MS Suite (Excel, ppt)
Excellent Problem Solving
Presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Strong Verbal and Written Communication
Time Management
Nice to have:
Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree
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 courses
401K with Fidelity – Company match on employee contribution: $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
Fully vested from day one
Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly
Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment