Temporary Administrative/Professional Positions

Administrative Assistant V
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
The Administrative Assistant V provides executive-level administrative support to the Chief of Protocol and S/CPR leadership. This position coordinates complex administrative activities, executive calendars, meetings, travel, correspondence, briefings, reports, and official engagements. The Administrative Assistant V handles sensitive and confidential information, supports operational planning and protocol activities, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of S/CPR mission requirements.
Starting Salary Range for Administrative Assistant V: $80,000–$90,000 annually.
Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Provide executive-level administrative support to the Chief of Protocol and S/CPR leadership.
Schedule and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including preparation of travel documentation and related administrative requirements.
Prepare, review, and format correspondence, memoranda, briefings, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other executive-level documents.
Collect, review, analyze, and summarize complex and/or sensitive information to support decision-making and operational planning.
Develop and maintain reports, tracking tools, charts, budget documents, and presentation materials.
Respond to, coordinate, or appropriately route priority, sensitive, and confidential inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
Draft correspondence and communications on behalf of S/CPR leadership as directed.
Support planning and execution of protocol events, meetings, official functions, and office activities.
Maintain administrative records, files, databases, and documentation in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
Track office actions, deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up items to ensure timely completion.
Assist with workload planning and may provide guidance or direction to other administrative support personnel as required.
Utilize advanced word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and analytical software applications to complete assigned tasks.
Perform other related administrative duties as assigned in support of S/CPR mission requirements.
Demonstrated experience providing administrative support to senior executives, leadership teams, or complex organizations.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related administrative tools.
Experience preparing executive correspondence, reports, briefings, and presentation materials.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to coordinate meetings, events, travel, and administrative activities involving multiple stakeholders.
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