Administrative Support Specialist

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Title - Administrative Support Specialist Client - NOAA Location - Remote Employment Type: Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Support Specialist to provide administrative and clerical support to NOAA/NMFS Office of Protected Resources programs. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day office operations, document management, meeting coordination, records handling, and administrative communication while following federal security, privacy, and records-management requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support to OPR program staff.

Coordinate routine administrative activities with federal and contractor personnel.

Organize, maintain, and retrieve program documents and records.

Support meeting scheduling, coordination, materials, and follow-up activities.

Assist with correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and administrative tracking.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privacy-related information.

Use government-furnished equipment and approved IT systems in accordance with DOC/NOAA security requirements.

Follow federal records-management, cybersecurity, privacy, and workplace policies.

Complete required NOAA/DOC training and credentialing requirements.

Support continuity of daily program operations and other administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Experience providing administrative or clerical support in a professional environment.

Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Proficiency with standard office technology and Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Ability to follow federal security, records-management, and administrative procedures.

Ability to successfully obtain required NACI/DOC credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting a federal agency or government contractor.

Experience with NOAA, NMFS, scientific, environmental, or professional-services programs.

Experience with government records management, meeting coordination, and administrative workflows.

Experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, or similar collaboration and office tools.

This is a remote position.