Administrative Support Specialist Entry Level

Prismhr Hire; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The ASTA Group, LLC (ASTA) is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist (Entry Level) in Washington, DC. This full-time position supports DHS efforts with office operations, logistics, and data entry, offering an excellent entry point into federal support services.

You will work with experienced staff, learn new systems, and grow toward analyst or team-lead roles, while developing Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate's degree required; some college coursework or certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant administrative/office support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic office equipment; ability to learn new software as needed.
• Strong customer service skills in a professional environment.
• Ability to obtain and retain a DHS background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Support office operations, logistics, and supply/equipment tracking.
• Assist with file organization, data entry, and meeting logistics.
• Help maintain SharePoint content and complete other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Provide flexible support across teams and projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Learning new software

Education

High school diploma or associate's degree

Some college coursework or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Data entry/tracking tools

Job description

Administrative Support Specialist (Entry Level)

Company: The ASTA Group, LLC (ASTA)

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite / Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time (contingent upon contract award)

US Citizenship required due to supporting the Department of Homeland Security

About the Role

ASTA is seeking motivated Administrative Support Specialists to provide office and administrative support for DHS strategic planning and analysis. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to launch a career in federal support services while contributing to important law enforcement mission. You'll work alongside experienced team members and government staff while learning new systems and processes. This role is perfect if you are looking for a strong foundation with a clear path for professional growth.

What You'll Do

Support office operations, logistics, and supply/equipment tracking.

Assist with file organization, data entry, and meeting logistics.

Help maintain SharePoint content and complete other administrative tasks as assigned.

Provide flexible support across teams and projects as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or associate's degree required; some college coursework or a certification preferred.

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in administrative or office support roles.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic office equipment, with the ability to learn new software and systems as needed.

Strong customer service skills in a professional environment.

Must be able to obtain and retain a DHS background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic proficiency certification in Microsoft Office Suite.

Exposure to SharePoint or data entry/tracking tools.

Prior experience in a federal, government, or law enforcement support setting.

Strong organizational habits and an interest in growing into an analyst or team-lead track.