Administrative Support Analyst - 29704

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best‑in‑class benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, in Arlington, VA, seeks an Administrative Support Specialist to assist with daily office operations, greet visitors, maintain security protocols, and help with basic data and workflow tasks. This full-time, onsite role requires a SECRET clearance and offers salary levels aligned to Level 1 and Level 2 tracks.

Compensation will be based on education, experience, and internal equity, with final salary determined per company policy.

Qualifications

• Level 1 - High School Diploma or equivalent and 0 years experience.
• Level 2 - High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and basic data-entry skills.
• Comfort working with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to follow security guidelines and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to stay organized and handle multiple small tasks at once.
• Clearance - a SECRET clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team, including greeting visitors, answering simple questions, and helping maintain office organization.
• Remind individuals entering the workspace to follow security rules, including turning off or putting away phones.
• Collect and track information from different sources and keep records updated.
• Review and organize data to support team reporting and daily operations.
• Assist with improving basic work processes to help the team stay organized and efficient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Security clearance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Number: 29704

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $45,502.00 - $65,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Entry Level

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII - Mission Technologies has an opportunity available for an Administrative Support Specialist who will support daily office operations, welcome visitors, maintain security protocols, and assist with basic data and workflow tasks. You’ll be part of a team that supports real‑world government missions while getting exposure to a fast‑paced environment that includes policy work along with other key operations.

This is a full-time role that requires daily onsite attendance located in Arlington, VA. The opportunity requires applicants to have a secret level security clearance.

Compensation for this position will be based on a variety of factors, including the qualifications, education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. Final salary will be determined after consideration of all relevant factors in accordance with company policy.

Level 1 - $34,056 - $55,973

Level 2 - $45,502 - $65,000

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team, including greeting visitors, answering simple questions, and helping maintain office organization.
• Remind individuals entering the workspace to follow security rules, including turning off or putting away phones.
• Collect and track information from different sources and keep records updated.
• Review and organize data to support team reporting and daily operations.
• Assist with improving basic work processes to help the team stay organized and efficient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Level 1 - High School Diploma or equivalent and 0 years experience.

Level 2 - High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Strong attention to detail and basic data‑entry skills.
• Comfort working with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to follow security guidelines and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to stay organized and handle multiple small tasks at once.
• Clearance - a SECRET clearance is required.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working in a government, defense, or GovCon environment.
• Prior administrative or office‑support experience.
• Familiarity with basic business or policy processes.

Physical Requirements

Minimal mobility, dexterity, or coordination required to operate common business machines. Maximum lifting required is approximately 40 pounds from floor to three feet in height.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future.

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools, life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.