Administrative Assistant

Administrative AssistantSAIC is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide full-time support on-site working as part of a contract team with the DoW Office of the General Counsel (OGC). This position is full time on-site at the Pentagon.The duties and responsibilities of this role are:Coordinate closely with OGC offices, Directors, and Associate General Counsels for those offices and Chief FOID and other Government and contract personnel staffing these offices.Communicate with OGC clients regarding the staffing of their packages, taskers, cases, and other related matters.Edit and incorporate edits from attorneys onto working legal files using Office 365, Microsoft Word, Windows 11, and various databases, including SharePoint. Opening and closing actions using the OGC suspense tracking system (STS) data file system and the OSD CATMS system.Support efforts by performing search and data entry in the systems.Perform both general office duties and advanced administrative support activities that require independent judgment and a thorough knowledge of policies and procedures.Provide office management support that includes but is not limited to: Answer phones, maintain calendars, escort non-cleared visitors in the office, maintain files (hard and electronic), records management efforts, prepare correspondence, make copies, scan documents, produce files, assist in scheduling monthly reports, provide clerical work, forms management, equipment accountability, and maintain basic office functions.Coordinate packages within OGC, and with other OSD offices, the Joint Staff, DoD components and agencies, and other U.S. Government departments and agencies.Receive and examine incoming requests, reports, and correspondence.Review outgoing correspondence for signature or clearance for format, typographical accuracy, conformance with procedures/instructions, and consistency with other material cleared or in preparation.Attend OGC, FOID, and/or local DOJ training and other relevant training, as needed.Prepare travel arrangements for the Deputy General Counsel and other federal staff.Utilize the Defense Travel System (DTS) and assist with overall DTS administration for the organization, including but not limited to: Acquire and update personnel data that will be used to establish traveler profiles in DTS. Maintain updates to DTS when changes occur due to personnel actions within the organization. Prepare authorizations. Receive and review authorizations and vouchers in the system. Upload traveler’s manually prepared and signed vouchers and all receipts into the system for approval by the Authorizing Official. Screen and/or verify all receipts and ensure requests for payment are complete, accurate, and conform to all applicable. Report problems to the Travel Assistance Center and follow up on fixes. Remain current on all DTS changes. Assist in travel arrangements for offices, to include execution under the parameters of the DoD travel regulations. Track leave, travel, and other absences of office personnel. Arrange Government staff entrance into various meeting locations and assist in securing parking. Escort clients and visitors to the office for meetings with senior leadership. Perform appropriate open and close procedures of secure workspaces and areas. Hand-carry legal actions to other coordinating offices. Be responsible for the distribution of incoming and outgoing official mail. Prepare daily leadership books for the Deputy General Counsel. Address and manage office workflow tasks (tracking, organizing, and archiving) and knowledge management activities for Government attorneys and contractor staff, including but not limited to, managing office logistics and supply, developing, and maintaining office standard operating procedures and personnel administrative support. Maintain files and records and perform office administrative duties to include copying and distribution, data input, and database management. Track and coordinate all taskers within the office to ensure deadlines are met. Manage calendars and organize office-level meetings, entrance into various locations, parking, materials, and equipment.QualificationsDaily work hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with one hour for lunch) onsite in the customer offices: 8-hour workday.Associate’s degree or two (2) years relevant administrative experience.Required Experience/SkillsTwo years (2) of experience relevant to general office duties to include maintaining records, preparing correspondence and arranging travel.Accomplish tasks utilizing strong organizational and administrative skills; an ability to read, interpret, and understand legal documents and research legal sources; and communicating clearly to attorneys.Understanding of DoD, Joint Staff, and the Military Departments standards of practice.Leverage established relationships with other DoD components and agencies.Flexible team player and capable of interacting at all levels within the customer space as well as other parts of the defense community.Motivated, self-starter with the ability to accomplish tasks under pressure with limited supervision.Strong ability to multi-task, flexibility to accommodate time-sensitive and mission-critical work.Desired:Bachelor’s Degree.Previous government, law office, corporate general counsel office, or JAG office experience.DoD experience.Working knowledge of the Defense Travel System (DTS)Familiarity with knowledge management tools including SharePoint, Access databases, etc.Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. Science Applications International Corporation