Administrative Assistant, Senior

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•Newport News, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is looking for a proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Reactor Plant Contractors’ Office at Newport News Shipbuilding. This role offers unique leadership opportunities, serving as the on‑site representative for the NNL in coordinating Security, Facilities, and Safety activities. You’ll manage essential office operations—including budgeting, travel, purchasing, PPE programs, shipping/receiving, personnel onboarding, security coordination, and facility upkeep—while supporting RPCO managers and staff. The position also involves maintaining technical libraries and using tools like OneNote, SharePoint, databases, and spreadsheets to keep the organization running smoothly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Current/previous Administrative Assistant experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective correspondence management.
Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel to prepare executive presentations.
Experience creating and maintaining websites.
Experience with arranging travel and employee relocation.
Strong attention to detail.
Experience in performing routine office functions such as budget management and streamlining business processes to enhance office efficiency.
Demonstrated initiative to work independently.
Demonstrated successful multitasking and making decisions to organize and manage day-to-day office functions.
Demonstrated success working in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinating Security, Facilities, and Safety activities.
Managing essential office operations including budgeting, travel, purchasing, PPE programs, shipping/receiving, personnel onboarding, security coordination, and facility upkeep.
Supporting RPCO managers and staff.
Maintaining technical libraries.
Using tools like OneNote, SharePoint, databases, and spreadsheets to keep the organization running smoothly.