Administrative Assistant - Clearance Required

Velos; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Health benefits

Job summary

A technical services company in Albuquerque seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to support government agencies. Candidates must have strong communication and organizational skills, with 10+ years of experience or 5+ years with an associate degree. TS clearance is a requirement. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required with a high school diploma.
• 5+ years of experience required with an associate degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial and administrative duties, including tracking and compiling information.
• Support meeting coordination, communications, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports and handle correspondence, maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with timekeeping operations.
• Coordinate office events, including logistical planning.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Strong organizational abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

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Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services company supporting agencies such as the DoD, NASA, and NOAA. As an SBA-certified HUBZone small business, Velos combines agile and highly skilled engineering and technical support, delivering unmatched execution to our customers. Our government relations consulting business area allows us to represent and support leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries with decades of experience in market analysis and strategic planning.

We are seeking highly qualified candidates for an upcoming contract onsite at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SSHINE contract.

Administrative Assistant

Qualified candidates should have experience supporting government agencies. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial and administrative duties, including tracking and compiling information.
• Support meeting coordination, communications, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports and handle correspondence, maintaining confidentiality.
• Support organizational policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assist with timekeeping operations.
• Coordinate office events, including logistical planning and on-site support for leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent, or
• 5+ years of experience with an associate degree.

Clearance Requirements

• TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits.

Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, disability, genetic factors, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Salary: $65,000 - $87,000 per year

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Defense & Space