Administrative Assistant

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a critical federal government program, delivering high-level administrative services for strategic projects engaging with critical infrastructure stakeholders.

The role emphasizes coordinating activities across governance bodies and requires strong interpersonal skills in a hybrid work environment in Northern VA. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or higher, 2–5 years of management consulting or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 2–5 years of experience in management consulting or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a federal program focusing on critical infrastructure engagement and national-level coordination.
• Interact with government councils, advisory bodies, committees, and governance structures supporting national-level infrastructure security and resilience.
• Plan, manage, operationalize, and sustain the full lifecycle of council and advisory activities, including cross-council coordination, strategic communications, and records governance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

US citizenship with ability to obtain/

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

Lafayette Group is seeking an experienced professional to provide advanced consulting support for a critical federal government program. Join our team of high-end strategy and management consultants and professionals who have served on the front lines of homeland security, law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, and the military. Lafayette Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Administrative Assistant to support impactful projects for our federal clients, with a focus on providing support to groups that engage with critical infrastructure stakeholders. This role is ideal for a candidate who excels in interacting with others to coordinate activities and learn their needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a client program that plans, coordinates, manages, and sustains a range of activities associated with critical infrastructure engagement, national-level coordination, and advisory bodies.
• Interact with government councils, advisory bodies, committees, and other formal governance structures that support national-level critical infrastructure security and resilience.
• Support planning, management, operationalization, and sustainment of the full lifecycle of council and advisory activities, as well as the facilitation of cross-council coordination, strategic communication, and records and governance management essential to the mission.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 2-5 years of experience in management consulting or other related field
• Strong interpersonal skills
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust

Desired Skills

• Prior experience collaborating with third-party stakeholders of a federal government program
• Prior experience with critical infrastructure sector organizations

Location: Hybrid / Client-site (Northern VA);

Desired Start Date: 10/5/2026

Salary Range: $67,500 - $75,000

LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI's generous total compensation package.

Federal Contracts: This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].