Secretary III - Lakewood

Secretary III

Human Resources Specialist

Lakewood, CO | Full-Time Contract | On-Site

Join a High-Impact Federal HR Team

We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support Human Resources operations within a federal environment. In this role, you will provide administrative, clerical, and program support to ensure efficient HR operations while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance standards.

This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability, exposure to federal HR programs, and the ability to support sensitive personnel operations.

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• PTO and paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage

Career Growth

• Exposure to federal HR operations and shared services
• Opportunity to support high-visibility personnel programs
• Collaborative team environment
• Long-term contract stability

Key Responsibilities

• Provide front desk support and manage phone and visitor interactions
• Handle sensitive documents in compliance with Privacy Act and confidentiality requirements
• Greeting visitors to the PMA HR SSC
• Initiate and process employee awards including Certificates or Service and the Gold Star Awards
• Manage calendars, meetings, and HR leadership scheduling
• Monitor shared inboxes and respond or route inquiries appropriately
• Assist with travel coordination and documentation using Concur
• Maintain personnel files, records, and HR documentation
• Support HR processes including training tracking, performance actions, and reporting
• As the HC Content Editor for PMA HR SSC, make appropriate updates on DOE’s HCNET.
• Prepare reports, presentations, forms, and correspondence
• Maintain organizational charts, directories, and internal HR web content
• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, setting up interview rooms, contacting candidates and coordinating travel for non-Federal interviewees
• Additional clerical and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED); Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical experience
• Experience managing records, documentation, and project-related materials
• Experience handling sensitive or controlled information preferred
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and administrative requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Proficient with Excel
• Ability to handle and safeguard classified information
• Compliance with all organizational policies and records management procedures
• Ability to successfully complete a background investigation, if required
• Must maintain any required security credentials
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Preferred

• Human Resources experience
• Experience supporting WAPA, DOE, or similar federal agencies
• Familiarity with Concur, ATAAPS, SharePoint, or similar systems
• Experience with records management and document control processes
• Knowledge of federal security and compliance environments

Security Clearance Requirement

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance (Secret / Top Secret / Public Trust)
• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation and PIV card issuance

Why This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to support critical Human Resources functions within a federal organization while contributing to efficient operations, data accuracy, and program success.

Apply Today

If you are a detail-oriented administrative professional with strong organizational skills and an interest in supporting federal HR operations, we encourage you to apply.