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What they do
A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.
$59,674 / year median in Virginia
-4% projected decline
Job Description
- Possess a valid state driver's license.
- Be able to obtain access to Enhanced Unit Commander's Financial Report (EUCFR), Master Military Pay Account (MMPA), SalesForce, Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS), Fleet Training Management and Planning System (FLTMPS), BUPERS Online (BOL), and MyNavy HR Website.
- Be able to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with common/standard business software programs. Be proficient in computerized software such as Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Possess a current SECRET security clearance prior to onboarding.
- Pass pre-employment drug screening. Position is subject to periodic drug screening. Specific Requirements
- Draft, format, and route technical reports, official correspondence, and contractual deliverables (CDRLs) in accordance with the Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual (SECNAV
M-5216.5
).- Maintain and audit centralized digital and physical filing systems, ensuring version control and secure handling of sensitive data.
- Process Visit Authorization Requests (VARs) utilizing the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) or follow-on systems.
- Manage visitor control, coordinate contractor onboarding/offboarding procedures, and maintain up-to-date site access rosters.
- Use SOPs and applications identified in the CPPA Toolbox to provide Sailor Pay and Personnel Support.
- Maintain familiarization with PAYPERS policy references. Use resources provided on the MNCC "CPPA Resources" web pages.
- Attend all scheduled CPPA training provided by the TSC or RSC. If unable to attend, arrange to receive information via alternate means.
- Carefully review documents and information as they are routed between the Sailor and supporting TSC or RSC to ensure forms are properly completed, required documentation and attachments are provided, and information appears to be sufficient to resolve the transaction in a timely manner.
- In every action, always protect the Sailor's Personally Identifiable Information (PII). If at any time PII is compromised, report the spillage as soon as it is discovered. When necessary, request assistance from your command Personnel/Admin Officer and Command Career Counselor. Qualifications
- Possess a minimum of 5 years of collective experience within the last 10 years performing the Pay, Personnel Specialist and administrative functions described in section 4 in support of the U.S. Navy or other DoD agency equivalent.
- The Personnel Specialist should have experience working Navy Correspondence and administrative reports, to include performance reports.