Administrative Assistant III

PDS Defense, Inc.; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Medical coverage

DailyPay

Career counseling

Employee referral bonus

Housing allowances

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to support the Planning and Sales teams in Winsted, CT. This role involves confidential administrative tasks, presentation preparation, and calendar management.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree or equivalent and extensive experience with Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, preparing reports and minutes, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• 6+ years related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Background in executive secretarial or office management desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide standard administrative support to Planning and/or Sales in a professional manner.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and assist with designated meetings.
• Schedule and manage calendars, appointments, and conference calls; issue invitations.
• Coordinate staff and department meetings; organize facilities and minutes.
• Prepare confidential correspondence, reports, documents, presentations and emails.
• Maintain department files, organize records and manage supplies within budget.
• Assist with expense reports, check requests, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Perform special projects as requested.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Report writing

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative/Clerical

Administrative Assistant III Winsted, CT Posted: 9/10/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

212943

Job Category:

Administrative/Clerical

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26 wks

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant III, in Winsted, CT. Job ID#212943

Pay Rate: $35 - $39/hr

Job Description

Provides standard administrative and staff support services to the Planning and/or sales department in a professional manner, maintaining confidentiality

Compile and prepare PowerPoint presentation content for designated meetings

Attend meetings to set up and run the PowerPoint presentation

Manage schedule/calendar, independently schedule appointments and conference calls, and originate meeting invitations

Coordinate and arrange staff meetings, as well as other departmental and corporate meetings as necessary

Prepare agendas, secure facility/location, take minutes and distribute as necessary

Compose and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, documents, presentations, emails and faxes

Make copies of correspondence or other printed materials as necessary

Update and maintain key spreadsheets, contact lists, and various department reports

Research and gather information from various internal/external sources

Review, sort and route incoming/outgoing mail, faxes

Prepare expense reports and check requests

Organize and maintain department files

Maintain and order supplies within budgetary and departmental guidelines

Perform special projects as requested

Skills/Knowledge

Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to learn other software programs as required

Background in executive secretarial area and/or office management

Strong time management and communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manual

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

6+ years related experience and/or training

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled