Administrative Assistant

Compass Systems Inc•Patuxent River, MD

15h•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides direct administrative and operational support to a government sponsor, helping ensure daily office functions, task coordination, and travel processes are carried out accurately and efficiently. The role requires prior experience supporting government programs, a current Secret clearance at the time of hire, and hands-on experience with the Defense Travel System (DTS). The employee serves as an administrative resource in support of mission priorities while following government procedures and security requirements. The position supports government sponsors and program staff with calendars, correspondence, meetings, task tracking, travel documentation, records, and other administrative duties. It may involve work in classified and unclassified environments and requires discretion and adherence to security and confidentiality requirements. The role is largely sedentary and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance, current at the time of hire.
Prior experience providing administrative support to a government sponsor or DoD program.
Demonstrated hands-on experience using the Defense Travel System (DTS).
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Ability to work in classified and unclassified environments, as required.
Professional demeanor and strict adherence to security and confidentiality requirements.
Ability to learn and apply new information and skills and interpret data, information, and documents.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to government sponsors and program staff, including calendar management, correspondence, meeting coordination, and task tracking.
Prepare, review, and manage travel authorizations, vouchers, and related documentation using the Defense Travel System (DTS).
Coordinate travel logistics in accordance with DoD and agency policies.
Draft and format official correspondence, briefings, reports, and meeting materials.
Maintain accurate records, files, and administrative documentation in compliance with government standards.
Interface professionally with government stakeholders, contractors, and external partners.
Assist with scheduling classified and unclassified meetings while ensuring appropriate security protocols are followed.
Track action items and deadlines to support sponsor requirements and program deliverables.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned in support of mission execution.