Senior Executive Assistant to DoD Secretariat

ARA; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks a proactive Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Office of the Secretary of War in developing and applying cutting‑edge technology.

You will compile, prepare, and route technical documents and arrange travel from ARA facilities in the National Capital Region and via telecommuting when approved. This contingent position is expected to start in the fall of 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience OR 16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree of relevant experience providing administrative assistance to government agencies
• DoD SECRET clearance with willingness to apply for and obtain a TS clearance with 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

• Executive scheduling & calendar management
• Official travel coordination and use of the Defense Travel System (DTS) to facilitate personnel travel
• Documentation tracking, correspondence & information management
• Event, Meeting & Protocol Support
• Protocol & Office Administration
• Personnel Onboarding

Skills

DoD SECRET clearance

TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Microsoft Office

Verbal/written communications

Clearances DoD/IC

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

16+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Defense Travel Management System

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks a proactive Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Office of the Secretary of War in developing and applying cutting‑edge technology.

You will compile, prepare, and route technical documents and arrange travel from ARA facilities in the National Capital Region and via telecommuting when approved. This contingent position is expected to start in the fall of 2026.