Administrative Assistant II

Saliense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days PTO

40 Hours Paid Sick Time

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vest

Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Bi

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Saliense in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced operations and admin professional to provide logistical support for CISA Stakeholder Engagement Division councils, advisory bodies, and workgroups. Responsibilities include scheduling, materials preparation, and notetaking to ensure timely, accurate records.

Required are a Bachelor's degree and DHS Suitability clearance, plus strong coordination across teams using Microsoft Office tools. Saliense offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience supporting council/engagement management under FACA and DHS directives.
• Plan and support approximately 500 meetings per year—scheduling, logistics, materials, and notetaking.
• Maintain membership rosters, distribution lists, inquiry logs, and documentation.
• Coordinate engagements using project management tools to optimize logistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics support for council, advisory, and stakeholder engagements.
• Schedule venues, manage registrations, provide on-site support and attendance tracking.
• Maintain and update member rosters and distribution lists.
• Coordinate and calendar council and stakeholder activities using MS Office tools.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Saliense, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Our employees are encouraged to take on challenging and meaningful work, with ample opportunities for career advancement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• 20 Days PTO + 40 Hours of Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Tiered Match & 100% Vesting
• Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program

We believe in empowering our team members to achieve their professional goals while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference. Join us at Saliense and be part of a growing organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Visit www.saliense.com to learn more.

There are many more - connect with us to get a preview of the full benefits package.

Required Experience:

• 5 years of experience providing support in the delivery of operational and administrative services to CISA Stakeholder Engagement Division (SED)-governed councils, advisory entities, committees, workgroups, and stakeholder engagement frameworks in accordance with the FACA, DHS Directive 093-01, General Records Schedule 6.2, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Capable of planning and supporting unclassified meetings (approximately 500 meetings per year)—including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, and notetaking.
• Ability to provide logistical support for meetings, including venue research, registration management, on-site support, attendance tracking, and coordination with government officials.
• Proactively maintain and update membership lists, rosters, distribution lists, participation records, and associated documentation.
• Demonstrated track record of managing designated mailboxes, acknowledging email inquiries within one hour during core business hours, and maintaining inquiry logs and documentation.
• Hands-on experience maintaining logs and inventories supporting records tracking and retrieval for all council and advisory body documentation.
• Proven experience with coordinating and scheduling council, advisory, and stakeholder engagements, utilizing project management tools (minimally Microsoft Office Suite products) and methodologies to optimize logistics and resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Clearance: DHS Suitability

Salary Range: $70,000 - $79,000

The salary range listed for this position is based on multiple factors, including relevant years of experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, security clearance level, and overall alignment with the role’s requirements. The final compensation offered may vary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.