Secretary II (ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance)

Akima; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare benefits

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) in Dahlgren, VA seeks a Contract Secretary II to provide principal secretarial support to a supervisor and staff. The role requires handling clerical duties, coordinating with NSWCDD, and maintaining documents and records in government environments.

The position emphasizes independent work with minimal supervision, proficiency in Navy ERP and MS Office, and the ability to support visitors and meetings on a government contract.

Qualifications

• US citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Two years of work-related secretarial/clerical experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows & Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) & Adobe.
• Able to type 40 words per minute.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively, including formal reports.
• Experience with meetings support, filing systems, scanning, faxing, scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Perform general secretarial and clerical duties to support Government office procedures.
• Answer and screen calls; greet visitors; maintain logs.
• Schedule appointments and meetings; support meetings on and off NSWCDD.
• Process correspondence; manage documents; use Navy ERP and other systems.
• Maintain office filing per Records Management policies; data calls; inventory of supplies.
• Coordinate with NSWCDD Public Affairs for VIP visitors; arrange parking; travel on base.
• Create spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations; upload documents to SharePoint.

Skills

Secretarial experience

MS Office

Typing 40 wpm

Communication

Clerical tasks

Multi-tasking

Tools

Navy ERP

IBPES

DISS

Navy DTS

SharePoint

Job description

AMO, an Akima company, is expecting a contract expansion and a need for additional Secretary II level personnel to work in Dahlgren, VA. You will provide principal secretarial support in an office, usually to one individual, and, in some cases, to the subordinate staff of that individual. The Secretary II maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the supervisor and staff, works fairly independently receiving a minimum of detailed supervision and guidance, and performs various clerical and secretarial duties requiring knowledge of office routine and an understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the work of the office. Computers may exist in the environment, requiring working knowledge of certain office software programs.

Timeline

We are anticipating growth on this new contract within the next 2 months

Clearance Processing

we are looking for US citizens willing to be processed for a government clearance. This can take approximately 2 months to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Performing general secretarial and clerical duties necessary to meet the needs of the Branch, Division, Department or Program Office in support of Government office procedures, including the following:
  • Answer and screen incoming telephone calls.
  • Receive, greet, and screen visitors.
  • Maintain logs and listings.
  • Schedule appointments/meetings.
  • Support meetings on and off NSWCDD location Receive, review, type, edit and process correspondence and documents.
• Receptive to receiving correspondence and docs for preparation as rough draft, handwritten, verbal or via email.
• Handling and process documentation.
• Sorting, route, track, distribute, copy, scan, fax, file, download, archive, shred and dispose.
• Processing timecards, training requests and shipping documents using Navy ERP system.
• Establish, maintain and update office filing in accordance with NSWCDD Records Management policies.
• Receiving, coordinating and act on data calls.
• Maintaining and replacing inventory of office supplies.
• Coordinate with NSWCDD Public Affairs for all distinguished visitors.
• Designate and reserve parking spaces for VIP visitors.
• Travel on base for delivery and pick-up of official information (use Government vehicle).
• Create spreadsheets and power point presentations.
• Upload, maintain & search documents for retention purposes into folders on SharePoint or other identified repositories.
• Assisting Government Staff daily. Provide guidance and review work of lower-level secretary in absence.
• Government or Contractor senior level secretary.
• Providing clerical support in absence of Government clerical/secretarial/administrative personnel Perform maintenance on office equipment and call for services when needed. Replace printer and plotter supplies as needed.
• Copies, printers, fax machines, shredders.
• Aid in disposal of excess equipment.
• Maintain office calendars, key inventory, coordinate plant account inventories, perform muster procedures, execute new employee onboarding process Use Government systems, IBPES, DISS, Navy ERP, DTS and applications on NSWCDD Homepage.
• For processing of Telephone Work Request, IT MAC request, visitor clearances, visit request, overtime, compensatory time request, property passes, travel orders.
• Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for clerical/secretarial duties.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Secretarial and Administrative Support will assist visually impaired, blind, and other disabled Government personnel with:
  • Clerical, secretarial, and administrative tasking.
  • Assistance in completing tasking when accessible software is not available or compatible to current office equipment.
  • Reading aloud documents, reports, mail, and other work-related items including reading for recording on tape for use by impaired personnel.
  • Describe various illustrative materials such as pictures, charts, drawings, and symbols.
• Reading and signing hard copy documents.
• Completing of electronic training.
• Timekeeping entry and approval.
• Data entry into automated business applications tools to include CIPA performance, Personnel Addendum (PA), Honorary Awards, NSWCDD trackers.
• Research of creative and innovative technological solutions that lead to greater independence.
• Guiding employees' hand to appropriate location on documents to sign/approve or within data systems to electronically sign/approve.
• Transport impaired employee to meetings and training events utilizing Government Vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a government DoD Secret clearance.
• Two (2) years of work-related experience creating and maintaining documentation and data management systems.
• Experience providing general administrative support in all facets of clerical administration at the Branch level working with government leadership and military personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows & Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access) & Adobe.
• Able to type 40 words per minute.
• Demonstrated ability (through experience) to work independently and communicate effectively both orally and through formal reports.
• Demonstrated ability (through experience) to multi-task, perform, and communicate professionally, including professional phone etiquette.
• Demonstrated proficiency with support functions for meetings, maintaining formal filing systems, scanning, faxing, answering phones and taking messages, managing a calendar, and scheduling appointments.
• Experience with:
  • taking notes and converting into formal meeting minutes.
  • editing formal documentation and reformatting written and electronic draft documents in accordance with specified Government or business formats.
  • receiving and greeting visitors professionally.
  • handling and storage of classified or sensitive (i.e., Personally Identifiable Information (PII)) materials.
  • maintaining inventory of office supplies and ordering new supplies.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Compensation

$22.27/hr plus additional $5.09/hr for Health & Welfare (H&W)

“This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Job ID

2026-26154

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$22.27 per hour

Health & Welfare

$5.09 per hour

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Company Description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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