Administrative Assistant

TLA-LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company match

22 days PTO

11 federal holidays

Professional development $5,000 annual

Job summary

TLA is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support senior leaders and mission teams in a secure on-site environment in Chantilly, VA. The role requires coordination of calendars, travel, and documentation across multiple classification levels, with strict adherence to security policies.

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required. Candidates should have 2–5 years of admin or executive support experience, preferably in federal or defense settings, and strong Microsoft

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of administrative or executive support experience.
• Experience in a federal, defense, or intelligence setting preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders, program managers, and mission teams.
• Manage and coordinate calendars, meetings, secure conference rooms, VTC sessions, and communications.
• Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, briefings, and reports per agency standards.
• Track taskers, actions, and deliverables; monitor deadlines.
• Facilitate visitor access and escort duties per security protocols.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

MS Office

Security/compliance

Written/verbal communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders, program managers, and mission teams.

• Manage and coordinate calendars, meetings, secure conference rooms, VTC sessions, and classified/unclassified communications.

• Prepare, edit, and format correspondence, briefings, reports, and documentation in accordance with agency standards.

• Track taskers, actions, and deliverables; ensure deadlines are monitored and met.

• Facilitate visitor access and escort duties in accordance with facility security protocols.

• Handle travel arrangements, vouchers, and logistics for domestic and OCONUS travel (as permitted).

• Maintain and update filing systems and document repositories across multiple classification levels.

• Support onboarding and administrative processing for new personnel (badging, accounts, orientation scheduling).

• Coordinate office supplies, maintenance requests, and workspace readiness.

• Work closely with security, IT, and operations personnel to ensure compliance with all IC policies and procedures.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

• 2–5 years of administrative or executive support experience; experience in a federal, defense, or intelligence setting strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and a high degree of confidentiality.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common government productivity tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team in a secure facility environment.

• Detail-oriented, reliable, and highly professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting the Intelligence Community, DoD, or federal agencies.
• Familiarity with classified document handling, secure communication systems, and access control procedures.
• Experience preparing briefings or documentation for senior government officials.
• Training or certification in office administration, project coordination, or federal administrative procedures.

Work Environment

• Position requires on-site work within a secure facility (SCIF).
• May involve occasional extended hours depending on mission needs.
• Must adhere to all security, compliance, and information-handling protocols.

You will be part of a mission-driven organization supporting national security priorities. We offer opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with expert teams, and a chance to contribute meaningfully to work that matters.

Benefits

TLA is proud to offer its teammates perks designed for growth, health, wellness, and financial security. For an impactful career doing meaningful work, we are The Logical Answer in a world where being a consultant often feels like you’re a commodity, TLA provides a refreshing culture of inclusion, a direct line to leadership, and a family feel where our teammates are valued for
their expertise and contributions. Complementing our employee focus are these benefits, offered as part of your total compensation package:

• Highly competitive salaries afforded by our low overhead and non-physical footprint
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Health, Flexible Spending, and Dependent Care savings account options
• Group life insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% company match and immediate vesting
• $5,000 annual professional development allowance to keep your skills sharp
• $2,000 annual certification allowance
• $500 health and wellness budget
• Generous referral bonuses as you help expand our talent pool
• Business development bonuses as you share our capabilities throughout your client space
• Team and family events to celebrate camaraderie and share successes
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays
• Twenty (22) days paid time off to use at your discretion (PTO Package Negotiable)
• Salary Range $75,000- $120,000