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Bloomsburie LLC
Administrative Assistant (Must have active DoD Secret Clearance)
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$48,447 / year median in Rhode Island
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Company Overview Bloomsburie is dedicated to providing outstanding management, education, training, and IT services to both government and private sector clients. With over 15 years of experience in delivering performance improvement solutions, we leverage industry best practices and innovative approaches to meet each client's unique needs. Our mission is to ensure our clients' success through excellence and dedication. About the Position Bloomsburie is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a Department of Defense customer in Newport, RI. This position provides administrative, clerical, and front desk support in a professional office environment. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-service oriented, comfortable working with multiple priorities, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion. Responsibilities Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate office or personnel Answer telephones, take messages, and maintain visitor logs Prepare, proofread, edit, and format correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents File, organize, scan, copy, and distribute documents Maintain office supply inventories and notify Government personnel when supplies need replenishment Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail Prepare outgoing mail and packages Schedule meetings and reserve conference rooms using Microsoft Outlook Maintain calendars, leave schedules, and travel information Enter and verify data in Government systems, including travel and security databases Assist with timekeeping and administrative recordkeeping Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with Government policies Perform other administrative duties as assigned Required Qualifications Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance High school diploma or equivalent 2+ years of administrative or office support experience Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Ability to work independently and as part of a team Professional customer service skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting a federal government or Department of Defense office Familiarity with Defense Travel System (DTS) Experience with DISS or other Government administrative systems Experience handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Experience supporting senior leadership Security Requirements Must have and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Work Schedule Full-time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday Work performed between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM (standard daytime schedule) Federal holidays observed Benefits Service Contract Act (SCA)