Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

Senior Executive Administrative AssistantThe Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a responsive, proactive Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Office of the Secretary of War in the development and application of cutting-edge technology. In this position the employee will assist in compiling and preparing and routing technical documents both inside the organization and to other agencies. The employee will also make all travel arrangements and will assist the company employees with any issues they may have. This position will support the Office of Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved.This contingent position, expected to start in the fall of 2026.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience OR 16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree of relevant experience providing administrative assistance to government agenciesDoD SECRET clearance with willingness to apply for and obtain a TS clearance with SCI eligibilityProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent verbal/written communications skillsExperience passing clearances within the DoD and IC environmentsGood time managementPreferred Qualifications:30+ years of relevant experience providing administrative assistance to government agenciesHands-on experience with the Defense Travel Management SystemEssential Functions:Executive scheduling & calendar managementOfficial travel coordination and use of the Defense Travel System (DTS) to facilitate personnel travelDocumentation tracking, correspondence & information managementEvent, Meeting & Protocol SupportProtocol & Office AdministrationPersonnel OnboardingCompensation & Benefits: Pay Ranges: From $90,000.00 - $132,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that you may bring to the position. We mostly reserve the upper half of our compensation bands for internal growth. During all call with one of our recruiters or hiring managers, they can further clarify the salary range and total compensation. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at Information:Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at