Executive Assistant for Federal Programs (Clearance)

RiseMe; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PotomacWave is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a Federal client in Washington, DC. The role involves office management, handling correspondence, calendar coordination, travel arrangements, and data entry into office databases, with a focus on maintaining secure processes.

Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, experience in government or secure environments, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. An active DOE Q or Top-Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative concepts and ability to anticipate office needs.
• Experience with secretarial duties, editing and professional correspondence.
• Familiarity with record-keeping and filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Access, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to prepare and edit standard documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Recommend administrative policy changes and improve office procedures.
• Notify staff for information needs and ensure timely responses.
• Perform research and provide resolutions to managerial problems.
• Handle division logistics, travel scheduling, and project tracking.
• Maintain division calendars and arrange interoffice and interagency meetings.
• Produce written documents from rough drafts and instructions; utilize databases and spreadsheets.

Skills

Administrative concepts

Secretarial practices

Record keeping

Office software

Document editing

Public speaking prep

Scheduling

Conference logistics

Travel arrangements

Multi-tasking

Report generation

Effective communication

Secure government experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Access

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PotomacWave is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a Federal client in Washington, DC. The role involves office management, handling correspondence, calendar coordination, travel arrangements, and data entry into office databases, with a focus on maintaining secure processes.

Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, experience in government or secure environments, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. An active DOE Q or Top-Secret clearance is required.