Receptionist

Leidos•Centennial, CO

5d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist for its Antarctic Support Contractor (ASC) office in Centennial, Colorado. Leidos is the National Science Foundation’s prime contractor for supporting U.S. research sites in Antarctica, providing science and logistics support across McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, South Pole Station, and remote field sites. The receptionist will serve as the public face of the ASC and support the office’s daily operations, communications, and physical security procedures. This is an hourly position scheduled Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time, for 32 hours per week. It is based at the Centennial, Colorado ASC office, with no work-related travel required. The selected candidate must obtain a Public Trust security clearance before starting; the process could take several months. The position is covered by SCA guidelines, and the minimum pay is at least $21 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least one year of experience in a receptionist, secretarial, or administrative position.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as Zoom and Skype communications tools.
Demonstrated professionalism, customer-service focus, and strong interpersonal skills.
Successful completion of the Federal Background Check required by the NSF.
Obtain a Public Trust security clearance before the start date.

Responsibilities

Interact professionally and in a friendly manner by telephone, email, and in person.
Answer and route incoming telephone calls.
Greet visitors and vendor arrivals to the office building.
Support compliance with office physical security procedures.
Perform occasional administrative, data-entry, and secretarial duties.
Maintain and control visitor logs and sign-in documentation.
Communicate office building status, weather, and other notifications to office users.
Notify maintenance personnel about emergency building situations.
Maintain the workplace program and ensure safety is the highest priority.
Perform other duties as required.