On-site Secret-Cleared Group Admin & Operations Lead

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Office Administrator for the A2E Group to support 55+ technical staff in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include scheduling, purchasing, budgeting, onboarding, and confidential personnel support.

On-site 5 days/week with eligibility for a Secret clearance; strong communication and organization required. The role provides exposure to leadership, procurement processes, and event planning, contributing to a positive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in office administration or related function.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; works well independently and in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• On-site work five days/week.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily office management support to the A2E Group.
• Manage schedules for the Group Supervisor and Assistant Group Supervisor.
• Process programmatic, capital, and overhead purchases for hardware, equipment, and supplies.
• Handle software renewals and maintenance contracts; coordinate with Lab Manager.
• Maintain group property lists and assist with capital planning.
• Assist with town hall planning and staff communications.
• Support hiring activities, onboarding, and interviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business-related field

Master’s Degree in business-related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks an Office Administrator for the A2E Group to support 55+ technical staff in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include scheduling, purchasing, budgeting, onboarding, and confidential personnel support.

On-site 5 days/week with eligibility for a Secret clearance; strong communication and organization required. The role provides exposure to leadership, procurement processes, and event planning, contributing to a positive