Description

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a responsive, proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to support the DoD in development of a multi-component/technology system to counter an adversary deep behind enemy lines. This contingent position, expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, will support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved. In this position the employee will assist in compiling, preparing, and routing technical documents both inside the organization and to other agencies. The employee will also make travel arrangements and will assist program personnel with any administrative issues they may have.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma

• 5-7 years of recent and relevant experience providing administrative assistance to government agencies

• Current DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent verbal/written communications skills to support senior-level communications and engagements

• Experience passing clearances within the DoD and IC environments

• Experience using the Defense Travel System

• Experience using OSD’s correspondence workflow systems, CATMS

• Good time management skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Post-high school education and degrees

• Relevant certifications

• Experience supporting OSD and/or DARPA

This position is contingent upon award of a contract (one base year + four option years) expected in late summer or early fall 2024. The work location is on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Senior Administrative Assistant position.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

• 5-7 years: Relevant work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)