Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

*** This position is contingent upon ACI's successful award of the associated government contract. *** All prospective applicants will be contacted to discuss contract timelines, the process associated with hiring for this role, and award decisions progress.

ACI is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Administrative Assistant to serve as part of ACI's Government Programs Team, which supports CPE ISW for IEW&S HQs SETA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for the planning and execution administrative and clerical tasks, as well as supporting office operations, finance, and management functions. Additionally, you will:

• Manages the principals' calendars to include coordinating and scheduling meetings and events.
• Coordinates and completes travel arrangements (Defense Travel System-DTS).
• Prepares correspondence to include Star and SES notes and certificates of appreciation.
• Receives and reviews read-ahead packages and other documentation for PEO and SES.
• Ensures all correspondence is in accordance with AR 25-50 prior to signature.
• Provides support for ceremonies, conferences, meetings, visits, and office calls.
• Maintains all records and security requests.

An Administrative Assistant who fits our team is:

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team's interactions, and to the Company's mission.
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks "Why?" as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
• Mature: respects others' opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company's leaders.
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond "stick-fetching" to connect the unconnected.
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day's assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
• Honest: knows what's right, what's legal, what's appropriate; acts accordingly.

Department: IEW&S

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Workplace type: Onsite

Compensation: $61,000 - $118,000 / year

Required Qualifications:

• Due to the sensitive nature of this work, a Department of War security clearance is required. All applicants must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• High school diploma and 12 years of relevant experience supporting a Flag Officer or SES equivalent, or
• Associates degree and 10 years of relevant experience supporting a Flag Officer or SES equivalent, or
• Bachelor's degree in a related field six years of relevant experience supporting a Flag Officer or SES equivalent, or
• Masters's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience supporting a Flag Officer or SES equivalent
• Working knowledge of AR 25-50
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Administrative Professional

ACI Offers a Robust Benefits Package Which Includes:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program

About Augustine Consulting Inc.

The ACI pay band for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of a specific compensation. Factors that influence the pay offered to a specific candidate for this position include, but are not limited to, federal and state laws; federal government contract labor categories and contract wage rates; relevant prior work experience; a candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors; geographic location; education; and certifications. ACI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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