Administrative Assistant Support
***As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Secret clearance.***
**Onsite location: US Government Facility in New Boston, NH**
The Administrative Assistant will prepare reports & related administrative duties in accordance with the Commanders’ Support Staff Execution, Organization, and Responsibilities and USSF regulations and aid the Government in organizing conferences and events.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary for Administrative Assistant Support: starts $90,000.
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Administrative Assistant Support Responsibilities Include:
Aiding the Government in organizing up to 20 conferences/events annually.
Analyzing special projects and action times to provide administrative support to staff.
Reviewing materials submitted for projects is related and procedures are met.
Assisting in the creation of new administrative policies and procedures for the unit up to 4 times annually.
Reviewing action papers and all documentation for style, composition, and grammar accuracy; making recommendations and/or corrections based on content, accuracy, grammar.
Researching office automation tools, read vendor manuals and applies techniques to developing new approaches pertaining to administrative practices and clerical procedures for processing and routing of correspondence.
Acting as the unit’s SharePoint administrator; manages unit’s knowledge management requirements.
Managing collaboration and workflow/tasking software/processes and worksheets.
Managing calendars, meetings, read ahead material; attendees for up to 5 assigned leaders daily.
Assisting Government staff in preparing memorandums and all other unit level correspondence.
Leveraging Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum to Air Force Handbook (AFH 33-337), The Tongue and Quill for guidance on reporting reports and correspondence.
Assisting the Government in preparing travel orders for leadership personnel.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Administrative Assistant Support Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5-7 Years’ experience in a DOW Administrative Assistant role, Space Force or Air Force experience preferred.
- Familiar with MilPDS, LeaveWeb, IAO Express, MyFSS, and CitiManager (Credit Cards).
- Familiar with CSS (Trusted Agent for the Drug Demand Reduction Program).
- Familiar with Personnel Flight (Evaluations and Retirement paperwork).
- Ability to manage Outlook calendars and meeting coordination.
- Ability to manage/maintain SharePoint sites.
- Must be able to work independently with little management oversight.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and judgment skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Outlook).
- Workspace will be in a US Government Facility with controlled access and/or military installation, full time on-site.
- Core hours of work are from 0800 to 1600 MST daily; personnel shall generally be available during these core hours.
- 0 – 10% travel to Colorado Springs, CO annually.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
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Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5–7 years of experience in a Department of War administrative assistant role
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance
- Familiarity with MilPDS, LeaveWeb, IAO Express, MyFSS, and CitiManager
- Familiarity with CSS and the Drug Demand Reduction Program
- Familiarity with Personnel Flight evaluation and retirement paperwork
- Ability to manage Outlook calendars and coordinate meetings
- Ability to manage and maintain SharePoint sites
- Ability to work independently with little management oversight
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and judgment skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work full-time onsite at a controlled-access government facility or military installation
- Ability to work core hours from 0800 to 1600 MST
- Willingness to travel 0–10% annually to Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications
What We Do
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