Administrative Assistant with Security Clearance

About the Company MEGA-TECH, Inc. is a woman-owned small business based in McLean, Virginia that provides support to government clients. About the Opportunity This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in the Defense industry. MEGA-TECH, Inc. offers a unique environment that offers an employee-oriented management style, encourages individual responsibility, and recognizes and rewards performance. We need a talented and dedicated individual to fill the role of Administrative Assistant in support of the Department of Defense. In this position, you will support national security objectives by drafting and editing correspondence, processing information to produce reports and other documentation; updating databases; maintaining filing systems; providing meeting support; and utilizing a variety of office equipment. Your job may include answering phones, greeting visitors, arranging travel, or providing other types of administrative support.

Qualifications

Types with speed and accuracy (50+ WPM).

Skilled at using general office equipment, including phones, faxes, copiers, scanners, and printers.

Adept at using more advanced word processing features such as customizing tables, working with graphics, and using mail merge.

Has excellent attendance and can handle responsibility.

Experience writing professional memos, preparing correspondence, and taking notes.

Effectively maintains appointment schedules. Plans and schedules meetings, conferences, and travel.

Has effective organizational skills. Keeps files and work area organized.

Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.

Minimum: High School Diploma Preferred: Some College-level educational experience

Excellent phone skills. Efficiently answers and directs inquiries, takes thorough messages.

Writes effectively using various styles to address different needs and audiences.

PC proficient in Macintosh or Windows environments. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and Web-enabled applications.

Ability to meet deadlines, set priorities.

Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to the job.

Ability to multi-task.

Strong work ethic. Uses time productively to accomplish work goals.

Pays attention to detail. Approaches work in a meticulous and thorough manner.

Demonstrates professionalism at all times.



*MEGA-TECH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workforce diversity. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.