Administrative Aide

At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

As an Administrative Aide at Arete, your primary responsibilities for our Falls Church office are:

• Monitor and restock all office supplies and snacks/drinks.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external meetings and events.
• Support facilities as needed
• Keep common areas organized and clean.
• Answer door and provide escort support as needed.
• Provide general administrative and facilities support for daily office tasks.

This is an onsite, non-exempt, non-supervisory, part-time, temporary position based in our Falls Church, VA office.


Qualities We Look For

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

Experiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills):

• Pursuing High School diploma or GED or recent graduate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and on a team.
• Advanced record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Ability to adhere to defined processes and procedures, but also able to suggest improvements.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to have (Preferred Skills):

• Minimum of 1 year working as an Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, or similar role.

The salary range for this role is $17 -$18 an hour; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Considerations

Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.


Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.


Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.


Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.