Principal Support Administrator

Core One • McLean, VA

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About The Position

Core One seeks an experienced Principal Support Administrator to support the US Government in the Northern Virginia area. The candidate will be responsible for proactively managing the principal’s calendar and unscheduled demands on the principal’s time, and preparing the principal for meetings. The work may also include providing, coordinating, and/or overseeing administrative support to others on the supported principal’s staff.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of mission priorities to proactively manage and deconflict calendars.
• Working knowledge of Agency/IC structure, regulations, policies and protocols.
• Working knowledge of Agency and IC administrative processes, policies, and procedures.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Four to five years of progressively responsible administrative support experience.
• Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Associates or Bachelors’ degree.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage calendar and schedule items by applying considerable knowledge of the principal’s role and responsibilities in relation to the supported mission.
• Coordinate with others to effectively resolve calendar conflicts, applying a working knowledge of protocol.
• Prioritize unscheduled demands and determine the threshold of issues that need to rise to principal’s attention.
• Seek information from appropriate Agency/IC resources to provide background information the principal will require.
• Track assigned actions to ensure completion and response.
• Place and answer phone calls for the principal; employ proper protocols.
• Exercise tact, diplomacy, and discretion while serving as principal’s liaison for interactions with officers at all levels.
• Interact confidently and effectively on behalf of the principal by communicating their requirements and priorities.
• Draft clear, concise correspondence on behalf of the principal, emulating their style and voice.
• Establish or improve on existing records management plan in compliance with pre-established protocols.
• Compile and review packages, briefing books, and background materials in support of principal’s meetings.
• Conduct coordination of principal’s proposed travel plans with all appropriate offices.
• Manage day-to-day office operations and seek to improve office workflow.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED