Senior Group Administrative & Security Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement plans

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a detail‑oriented Group Administrator in Laurel, MD. The role supports a 60+ person team, handling travel, purchasing, and training records within a centralized IT environment that serves over 1,200 staff.

Responsibilities include drafting security‑related documentation, preparing briefings, and organizing meetings while maintaining strict compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma with at least 5 years of administrative experience.
• Have 4+ years of recent, progressively responsible experience in administrative support roles.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Must demonstrate integrity and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist the group’s management with administrative and operational support, including travel, purchasing, and training records.
• Prepare monthly reports and budget-to-actual analyses for group management.
• Draft and format security-related documentation and procedures; support security briefings.
• Coordinate with resources to prepare and distribute formal documents and presentations.
• Track group equipment resources and manage purchases and supplies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Secret clearance

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion and integrity

Budget reporting

Staff coordination

Document drafting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

APL database applications

Purchasing system

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a detail‑oriented Group Administrator in Laurel, MD. The role supports a 60+ person team, handling travel, purchasing, and training records within a centralized IT environment that serves over 1,200 staff.

Responsibilities include drafting security‑related documentation, preparing briefings, and organizing meetings while maintaining strict compliance with security requirements.