Junior Administrative Assistant

Gnostech, LLC; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Maryland is seeking a Junior Administrative Assistant. This full-time position involves providing essential clerical support, managing correspondence, and organizing schedules. Candidates should hold a BA/BS degree and have 0-3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools is essential. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience providing administrative and clerical support.
• Current active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support.
• Respond to telephone calls and direct them.
• Prepare correspondence and reports.
• Assist with travel vouchers.
• Arrange conference calls and schedule meetings.
• Monitor office supplies inventory.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Proficiency in video conferencing technology

Familiarity with the Defense Travel System (DTS)

Ability to interpret instructions

Familiarity with military customs

Understanding of Department of Defense processes

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Overview

Location: Patuxent River, MD

Job Title: Junior Administrative Assistant

Salary: Commensurate with industry position, depending on experience.

Travel: May involve travel approximately 10% of the time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

We are seeking a Junior Administrative Assistant to join our team who will be responsible for providing administrative and clerical support. This is a full‑time position. Responsibilities and Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Respond to telephone calls, take messages, and direct callers or visitors to requested staff.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, memorandums, and emails for distribution across the organization.
• Assist with travel vouchers.
• Arrange conference calls and schedule meetings.
• Compose calendars, schedules, and itineraries.
• Monitor and provide inventory control for office supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisor responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and Teams.
• Proficiency in video conferencing technology, including Video Tele Conferences, Webex, and Zoom.
• Familiarity with the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Familiarity with military customs and courtesies.
• Understanding of Department of Defense processes.

Education And/or Experience

• BA/BS degree
• 0 to 3 years of experience providing administrative and clerical support.

Minimum Security Clearance

Current active Secret Clearance.

Physical Demands

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment varies between quiet and moderate.

Compensation And Benefits

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase. We also offer an extensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Parental leave program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Company paid training and certification program
• Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Gnostech, LLC is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and we can only achieve this together.

Gnostech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov