Administrative Specialist, Senior

Powell Consulting Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Consulting Group (PCG) seeks a Senior Administrative Specialist to provide executive-level support in a classified environment at Fort Meade, MD. You will manage calendars, travel, and documentation with discretion.

The role requires 10+ years in office administration, strong communication, and a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. On-site, full-time position supporting a national security mission.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of office administration experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: experience in Intelligence Community or DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level administrative support to Government and program leadership.
• Manage executive calendars, meetings, and logistics.
• Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence and reports using Microsoft Office.
• Manage Outlook email, distribution lists, and shared mailboxes.
• Maintain files, records, and tracking per security requirements.
• Coordinate travel, visitor access, and onboarding logistics.
• Support meeting preparation: agendas, read-aheads, minutes, follow-ups.
• Identify and resolve administrative issues and suggest improvements.
• Handle sensitive and classified information with discretion.

Skills

Office administration

Independent work

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Outlook

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Administrative Specialist, Senior

Location: Fort Meade, MD (On-Site) Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required) Employment Type: Full-Time

About Powell Consulting Group (PCG)

Powell Consulting Group (PCG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that delivers systems engineering, digital engineering, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, organizational transformation, and workforce development solutions to the Federal Government. Our mission is to align people, systems, and purpose to deliver measurable mission impact. We are seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Specialist to support a national security mission at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Position Summary

The Senior Administrative Specialist will provide experienced office administration and operational support to Government and program leadership in a classified environment. The successful candidate will apply functional, working, and general industry knowledge to develop or contribute to solutions for a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, working independently with some guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level administrative and office management support to Government and program leadership.
• Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate conference rooms, attendees, and logistics.
• Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, reports, briefings, and other documents using Microsoft Office.
• Manage Outlook email accounts, distribution lists, and shared mailboxes; track and route action items to completion.
• Maintain files, records, and tracking systems in accordance with security and records management requirements.
• Coordinate travel, visitor access, and onboarding logistics for staff and guests.
• Support meeting preparation, including agendas, read-ahead materials, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Identify and resolve administrative issues of moderate scope and complexity, recommending process improvements.
• Handle sensitive and classified information with discretion and in accordance with established security procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with office administration.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with some guidance and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience providing administrative support within the Intelligence Community or DoD.
• Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or other collaboration tools.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.

Why Join PCG?

PCG offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to support high-impact national security missions while working alongside an exceptional team.