Administrative Assistant
Akima
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a wide range of simple to complex administrative support duties in support of the Center Operations Manager.
- Create spreadsheets to track data and analyze results for errors, and work with applicable personnel to resolve them.
- Use a computer with Microsoft Office software to create, produce, and edit letters, memoranda, reports, or other materials from rough drafts or notes.
- Coordinate, consolidate, review for content and logic, and prepare production and program documents and reports, many of which may be deadline-driven.
- Develop an understanding of policy, procedures, and guidelines to apply judgment for interpreting content of proposed changes.
- Apply knowledge of the program to assist with the review and updating of SOPs and work instructions, track personnel changes, and maintain current organizational charts.
- Develop and maintain a master calendar of Program events, meetings, travel, and reports; and identify inconsistencies.
- Read and route incoming mail/email.
- Prepare outgoing mail and correspondence, including email.
- Arrange conference calls, monitor call-in line, and assist with the security and badging process.
- Coordinate and arrange meetings, including reserving facilities.
- Prepare meeting agendas and coordinate meals and refreshments.
- Meet and greet scheduled visitors and arrange their accommodations.
- Attend meetings to transcribe and distribute minutes, identify issues, and track to resolution.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- MS Office Suite skills.
- Typing test of at least 30 WPM with no errors.
- High School Diploma.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal command of the English language.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates a professional work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of the team.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and relate well to others.
- Ability to show initiative and commitment to the company's goals.
- Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements.
- Strong commitment to performing and producing at the highest level of quality in all functions.
- Ability to manage individual workflow effectively and improve processes when necessary.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and effectively with management, the government, contractors, and colleagues in a professional manner.
- Positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive seven (7) year criminal and credit history background check.
Desired Qualifications
- Four years of business administration experience preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds.
- Good interpersonal and professional communication skills.
- Mainly office but may also include all other work environments as required.