Office Administrator – NOAA Programs

Orchard • Silver Springs, MD

8h

About The Position

Office Administrator – NOAA programs Silver Springs, MD Orchard LLC is seeking a highly organized Office Administrator to support administrative operations for a NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS) program. This position supports a government program environment and includes responsibilities such as scheduling, travel management, office supply coordination, and clearance verification support. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Proven administrative or clerical experience specifically within NOAA programs.
• Bachelor’s degree required (at least 2 years of relevant experience).
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Calendar).
• Direct experience with travel management systems. DTS experience is highly preferred.
• Articulate written and verbal skills for interacting with government officials and the public.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations, including inventory, office supplies, and general tracking.
• Ensure full compliance with government and office policies while maintaining professional communication standards.
• Support the full employee lifecycle by acting as the primary coordinator for onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Provide expert travel management support for leadership and contract staff.
• Utilize government travel systems (DTS) to coordinate trips and process authorizations.
• Organize logistics for meetings and events, including both virtual and physical formats.
• Manage complex scheduling using advanced calendar management tools.
• Maintain and manage timekeeping data entry within the internal systems.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for communication between government and contract personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level