Executive Administrative Assistant

ADM is looking for an Executive Administrative Assistant with growth potential within the Department of State Overseas Operations to work in Roslyn, VA. As an ADM employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. Additional Details: The Department of State is looking for a career‑minded individual who is looking to grow with the organization and advance in their career. This position has the potential to lead to more worldwide travel and responsibilities. Recent college graduates or junior level candidates who already hold a secret clearance are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities The EAA performs a variety of clerical, administrative and program tasks in support of DS/IP/OPO. These duties include day‑to‑day administrative and clerical support for the Office Director; typing in final form a variety of documents such as memoranda, letters, and cables; maintaining control records on incoming correspondence and action documents; distributing incoming/outgoing mail; answering telephone calls, and scheduling and maintaining the Office Director’s calendar for appointments, meetings, engagements, conferences, etc. The EAA shall be responsible for coordinating and tracking correspondence to and from the Office Director, which may include taskers and official memoranda. The EAA will oversee the administrative services, processes, procedures, and correspondence prepared by office administrative services personnel to ensure efficient and effective services are provided in the three (3) divisions within OPO, and that all correspondences adhere to DOS standards. This will include monitoring and coordinating the flow of information between DS/IP/OPO senior management and the three (3) divisions. The EAA shall be responsible for training administrative services personnel and assisting in developing administrative processes and procedures for the three (3) divisions. The EAA shall perform other duties and complete special projects as may be assigned and directed by the Office Director. Qualifications Willing to learn and grow with the organization. Bachelor’s Degree, OR Four years of experience; two years must be supporting the Foreign Service (State Department) as an administrative assistant for Foreign Service Officers, Senior Foreign Service Officers, AND an additional four years of general administrative, secretarial, and/or clerical type experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to interface effectively with senior officials. Be capable of providing guidance, operational direction, and coordination of administrative efforts of all office administrative personnel in three divisions. Organizational planning skills and initiative are critical attributes for this position. Be highly proficient in computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel). Possess strong writing, proofreading, and editorial skills. Strong administrative services experience to include administrative/clerical processes and procedures (including performing a variety of administrative support functions related to travel, training, payroll, supplies, briefings, reports, file management, dissemination of classified information, and preparing correspondence, etc.). The EAA should have familiarity with foreign affairs agencies. Shall be willing to travel overseas up to 10 percent of the time. Shall not have any impediments to overseas travel that may be to countries that are considered dangerous or unhealthy. EAA shall possess a Secret clearance. Benefits SCA – The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick leave offered will be as defined under the DOL’s Wage Determination. #J-18808-Ljbffr