ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM); Newport (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DAY ONE benefits

Federal healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) in Newport, RI seeks an administrative support professional to provide general office assistance across departments, including filing, data entry, scheduling, correspondence, and records management. You will support multiple teams, prepare materials, track expenditures, and help move projects forward in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include at least one year of clerical or secretarial experience; education may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general office clerical experience.
• Ability to perform clerical, secretarial, or administrative support duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative support functions for multiple departments.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations; maintain office records.
• Handle data entry, scheduling, travel arrangements, and budget/tracking tasks.

Skills

Data entry

Office organization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why the Navy Exchange Service Command?

While some serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort — we serve the men and women who wear the flag — America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do.

Why the Navy Exchange Service Command?

While some serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort — we serve the men and women who wear the flag — America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do.

You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment.

The Benefits Begin DAY ONE

We know you work hard and cultivate the very best solutions for your family — and that’s why the benefits we offer, you won’t find anywhere else:

• Competitive Salary: Federal pay beginning at the Non-Appropriated Fund NF-01 level + depending on experience.
• Immediate Coverage: Benefits begin on DAY ONE.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Federal Healthcare benefits, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) & Pension Plan options.
• Paid Time Off: Accrual of PTO starts on DAY ONE.
• Education & Growth: Tuition reimbursement program.
• Military Family Support: Continuity Programs for Military Spouses.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible* after qualifying years of service.
• Exclusive Perks: Tax-free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location.

Because here at the Navy Exchange Service Command, there’s no such thing as tomorrow — there’s only today. GET AFTER IT. Seize the opportunity to grow and be community-driven, too. Build a mission-driven life.

Mission: YOU.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1WLIY3hT8 – Heroes Welcome

Job Summary

Performs administrative support functions requiring a general knowledge of the organization and functions supported.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs duties in support of activity department programs and initiatives which often require research and coordination of a variety of sources to achieve the information and or results desired. Representative duties include
• Reviews incoming correspondence invoices reports etc. Handles routine issues inquiries on own initiative and within assigned scope of authority. Identifies and refers technical and nonroutine matters to appropriate associate for action.
• Prepares correspondence reports presentations background information etc. Utilizes a variety of spreadsheet graphics and word processing software. - Performs office administrative functions which may include maintaining leave records timecards ordering supplies making travel arrangements scheduling appointments typing correspondence tracking department expenditures and budgets correspondence etc.
• Receives and obtains batches of documents. Selects appropriate data entry program and transcribes information from source documents in accordance with instruction.
• Provides direction to other operators as required. Remains alert to omissions in data furnished resolving and or calling same to the attention of supervisor who will make the necessary contacts with originator to obtain the missing data.
• Maintains office records and files. Orders office supplies following established procedures.
• Develops purchase orders PO tracks POs and receives invoices for POs from vendors for merchandise and or equipment. Reviews for accuracy updates records and forwards to appropriate office for processing. Resolves disputes and inaccuracies.
• Creates draft presentation materials and forwards to appropriate office for review and finalization. - Maintains internal division data base of operating data. Updates data in the system prepares reports assigns passwords provides user assistance etc.
• Sorts and distributes mail maintains controls following established procedures.
• Prepares a variety of reports from and for supported offices activities Navy Lodges etc. and submits to appropriate office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE One year of responsible general office clerical experience that demonstrated the ability to perform clerical duties satisfactorily. AND SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One year of responsible experience in the performance of clerical secretarial or administrative support duties or experience in a generally related area that demonstrated the ability to perform the work of the position SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE Six months of successfully completed academic study above the high school level may be substituted for six months of experience to satisfy general experience requirements.

Primary Location

United States-Rhode Island-Newport

Organization

Newport

Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)

Unposting Date

Nov 12, 2026, 10:59:00 PM