Senior Administrative Support Specialist

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Hanscom AFB, MA

2d•$86,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Administrative Support Specialist to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio. This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA. In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret Security Clearance
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Experience utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS)
SharePoint administration and document management
Calendar management and executive scheduling support
Meeting coordination and virtual collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx)
Action item, suspense, and workflow tracking
Preparation of executive correspondence, reports, and briefing materials
Records management and file maintenance in accordance with DoD policies
Data collection, analysis, and administrative reporting
Experience supporting DoD acquisition or program management offices
Knowledge of Air Force organizational structures and administrative processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Professional demeanor when interacting with senior military and civilian leadership
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Collaborative team player capable of working across diverse organizations
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment
Proactive mindset with a continuous process-improvement approach
Strong relationship-building and coordination skills
Ability to anticipate leadership needs and respond effectively
High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR, 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DoD.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational support to government leadership and acquisition program teams.
Maintain leadership awareness of mission-critical issues, priorities, and organizational initiatives.
Track and monitor action items, taskings, suspense dates, and program deliverables.
Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and official documents for leadership review and signature.
Coordinate and support meetings, conferences, and working groups, including scheduling, logistics, virtual meeting setup, and documentation.
Develop and maintain meeting records, agendas, attendance logs, minutes, and action item trackers.
Manage leadership calendars, conference room schedules, and organizational scheduling requirements.
Support video teleconferencing and online collaboration platforms, ensuring proper setup and execution.
Disseminate program policies, guidance, and organizational communications to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain program files, records, and document repositories in accordance with organizational procedures.
Assist with workflow management, office operations, and process improvement initiatives.
Coordinate, analyze, distribute, and track organizational taskings and responses.
Support travel planning, coordination, and execution utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS).
Respond to routine inquiries, answer telephones, and provide administrative customer support.
Provide recommendations to improve administrative processes, office efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.