Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support leading-edge research and engineering. The Administrative Assistant will provide onsite support to a small team of senior government executives as part of a research and engineering organization that is driving innovation in advanced computing through various research projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide front desk support – visitor greeting and check-in, answers phones and re-directs calls
- Perform security management and maintain control of visitor log
- Process clearance information, and act as the alternate point of contact for Security Preparation of facility planning reports
- Support new hire onboarding
- Management of the time accounting system
- Coordination of schedules, meetings, and facility tours - maintain executive calendars in Outlook, including scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms, setting up VTC, etc.
- Arrange travel and support travel expense tracking
- Prepare and update facility procedures
- Perform record management
- Support property/asset tracking, labeling, and audit
- Plan and schedule activities for facility maintenance and improvements
- Prepare special reports, summaries, or meeting minutes and other documents
- Writing and communicating within and throughout teams
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent writing and communication skills, including extensive Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000–$75,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph. Clearance processing and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Government requirements.
Benefits Overview
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
- Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
- Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
- Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
- Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
- Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses
Additional Information
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Extensive Microsoft Office experience
- Bachelor's degree
What We Do
TAP Engineering (LLC) is a small, Maryland-based firm providing secure, trusted microelectronics hardware engineering, firmware development, and research support to the DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial clients. TAP's engineers and research scientists have an average of 20 years' experience driving technology development from applied research to engineering development, prototype, test, production, and field support.
