Administrative Assistant

National Capitol Contracting LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Capitol Contracting LLC in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Administrative Assistant to serve as the first point of contact, manage front desk operations, answer questions about the building, and support the Program Management Office with reporting and document preparation.

This onsite role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years of customer service or receptionist experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle confidential information and maintain multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant customer service or reception experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage front desk inquiries in a professional manner.
• Coordinate packages, meeting locations, and event support as needed.
• Produce reports, maintain calendars, and support PMO with documentation.
• Monitor service tickets and assist with resolution and records.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Office administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time Clerical Bethesda, MD, Bethesda, MD, US

Administrative Assistant

Position Summary

This is an ONSITE position located in Bethesda, MD.

National Capitol Contracting (NCC) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and other guests entering the facility. This position provides professional front desk coverage, answers general questions about the building, accepts packages, and directs visitors to the appropriate location or resource. The position also supports the Program Management Office with reporting, service ticket management, document preparation, and other general administrative duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet employees, visitors, vendors, and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk and provide general information about the building, available services, and meeting locations.
• Accept incoming packages and deliveries and notify the appropriate recipient.
• Assist with conference and event support when needed, supporting other event-related administrative tasks.
• Support the Program Management Office with recurring reports, calendars, spreadsheets, and other administrative documents.
• Monitor the service ticketing system for new requests, attendance alerts, urgent outages, and requests for assistance, and follow up on open tickets to maintain accurate records of their status and resolution.
• Perform other administrative, customer service, and event support duties as assigned.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check)..
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of relevant customer service, hospitality, reception, office administration, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively use service ticketing, reporting, and document management systems.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional, welcoming demeanor.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and maintain momentum with limited supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and prepare professional communications effectively.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a government agency or federal customer.
• Experience using a ticketing service or work-order management system.
• Experience preparing reports, tracking service requests, or supporting a Program Management Office.
• Experience assisting with meetings, conferences, or special events.

Special Position Requirements

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, with flexibility to meet business needs.

Compensation:

$50,000 - $55,000
The compensation range listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, budget, market data, and relevant laws.

NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.