Federal Administrative Assistant - Onsite DC Support

Essnova Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for professional develop

Career growth

Job summary

Essnova Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a U.S. Federal Government client in Washington, DC.

The role involves coordinating daily office activities, document handling, correspondence preparation, and maintaining accurate records in a professional federal environment. The position is onsite, full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule, offering an opportunity for long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing administrative, clerical, or office support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in preparing documents and maintaining records.
• Ability to interact professionally with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Experience managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and maintaining administrative files.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong customer service skills and a dependable, team‑oriented approach.
• Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for staff, students, visitors, and external stakeholders.
• Answer and screen telephone calls, respond to inquiries, record messages, and direct communications to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, calendars, and daily office schedules.
• Support routine office operations, including document management, filing, correspondence tracking, and administrative coordination.
• Maintain accurate contact directories, office rosters, distribution lists, and administrative records.
• Update office bulletin boards, shared resources, and informational materials to ensure content remains current and accurate.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Calendar management

Communication skills

Organization

Discretion & confidentiality

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Essnova Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a U.S. Federal Government client in Washington, DC.

The role involves coordinating daily office activities, document handling, correspondence preparation, and maintaining accurate records in a professional federal environment. The position is onsite, full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule, offering an opportunity for long-term engagement.