Administrative Assistant II

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Albuquerque, NM, USA
In-Office
44K-52K Annually
Senior level
Defense
The Role
Provides onsite administrative and secretarial support for a government spaceflight program. Responsibilities include meeting, travel, event, procurement, and venue coordination; tracking information; preparing reports and correspondence; supporting timekeeping; handling confidential matters; and assisting with leadership events. The role requires communication, organization, Microsoft Office proficiency, government-related administrative experience, U.S. citizenship, and a Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI.
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Vantage Systems, Inc. (Vantage), is a pioneering force in the realm of multi-disciplinary engineering services for spaceflight projects. Since our establishment in 1992, we have consistently delivered progressive solutions to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) space flight community earning recognition for our unwavering integrity and dedication to delivering top-tier solutions that align with the U.S. space program missions.

For over three decades, Vantage’s commitment to quality service and innovation has driven our rapid growth. Fueled by a deep understanding of the ever-evolving U.S. space program, we continuously pioneer progressive solutions to address NASA’s & DoD’s pressing challenges. Our unwavering commitment to exceptional service is built upon a foundation of ethics, honesty, and a people-centric approach. Join us as we forge ahead, combining our expertise with NASA’s legacy of excellence to shape the future of space exploration.

We are looking for highly qualified candidates for a potential upcoming contract positioned onsite at the Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SSHINE contract.


Job description:

Qualified candidates have some experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably supporting government agencies. Position requires good verbal/ written communication and organization skills, and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

General duties will be to perform secretarial and administrative duties, at a junior-mid level. Assist management with administrative tasks such as tracking and compiling information. Support meeting coordination, communications, and travel coordination. Prepare various reports detailing the administrative information handled by the position. Prepare, read and answer correspondence.  Perform duties of a highly confidential nature that may require comprehensive knowledge of organizational policies, practices, and procedures. May support timekeeping operations. Also support development of office events for leadership requiring logistical coordination, planning, and on-site support.

Sample duties include:

  • Provide administrative support to the University Nanosatellite Program (UNP), including event planning, venue rental/booking, and procurements when requested.
  • Prepare and present monthly status reports on activity and document lessons learned.
  • Travel to other Government agencies and contractor locations for design and test reviews, briefings to industry, conferences, and meetings related to RVE integration and test programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education/ Years of Relevant Experience: 5+ years of experience with HS degree or 0+ years of experience with AA degree
  • Clearance: TS with ability to obtain SCI.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Compensation:

Our team offers competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, and robust professional development and education opportunities.

Location:

Onsite at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM

*Please Note, this position is contingent upon program award*.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with no stated experience requirement
  • Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Experience as an administrative assistant, preferably supporting government agencies
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
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The Company
HQ: Lanham, Maryland
70 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

Vantage Systems, Inc. is a pioneering force in the realm of multi-disciplinary engineering services for spaceflight projects. We have consistently delivered progressive solutions to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) space flight community earning recognition for our unwavering integrity and dedication to delivering top-tier solutions that align with the U.S. space program missions. For over three decades, Vantage’s commitment to quality service and innovation has driven our rapid growth. Fueled by a deep understanding of the ever-evolving U.S. space program, we continuously pioneer progressive solutions to address NASA’s & DoD’s pressing challenges. As a Small Disadvantaged Business, we’ve evolved from aerospace software engineering into a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering and IT company, united by a singular focus on Customer Service and Success. Our unwavering commitment to exceptional service is built upon a foundation of ethics, honesty, and a people-centric approach. Join us as we forge ahead, combining our expertise with NASA’s legacy of excellence to shape the future of space exploration.

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