Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to support Navy programs in the National Capital Region.

You will compile, prepare, and route technical documents; handle travel arrangements; and assist staff with administrative issues both on site and as approved for telecommuting. This contingent role is tied to contract award anticipated fall 2026 and supports ONR and the Naval Research Laboratory on site, with potential telework when approved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8–10 years of relevant experience OR 18+ years in lieu of a degree providing administrative assistance to government agencies
• DoD SECRET clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills
• Experience passing clearances within the DoD and IC environments
• Good time management

Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling, preparing, and routing technical documents
• Make travel arrangements and coordinate related logistics
• Support Navy programs on-site in the National Capital Region and telecommute when approved

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Mission Concepts & Capabilitis (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a responsive, proactive Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Navy in the development and application of cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) software and network architectures. In this position the employee will assist in compiling and preparing and routing technical documents both inside the organization and to other agencies. The employee will also make all travel arrangements and will assist the company employees with any issues they may have. This contingent position, expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, will support the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory on‑site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved. This position is contingent upon contract award that is expected fall 2026 and client acceptance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience OR 18+ years of experience in lieu of a degree of relevant experience providing administrative assistance to government agencies
• DoD SECRET clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills
• Experience passing clearances within the DoD and IC environments
• Good time management

Desired Qualifications

• 30+ years of relevant experience providing administrative assistance to government agencies

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $85,000 - 107,000.00 per year, based on years of experience, education, and any specialized skills or knowledge brought to the position.

ARA offers competitive benefits designed to support our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/. (https://www.ara.com/benefits/).

Company Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors or better

Experience

Required

• 8-30 years: Relevant work experience

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