Executive Administrative Assistant (P&WPM, APW) - Clearance Required
Administrative
Full Time
Overview
LMI seeks a Executive Administrative Assistant to support our federal customer in Arlington, Virginia. LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction.
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Responsibilities
- Perform administrative duties as required for the Director, Air Platform and Weapons, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform and Weapons Program Management office. Manage office functions to support the Director, APW.
- Manage all assigned incoming/outgoing correspondence and suspense actions.
- Coordinate and prepare directorate personnel actions, official travel arrangements and orders, and schedules and oversees meetings and conferences on behalf of the Director.
- Develop and/or use simple databases and spreadsheets; assist with data collection, data analysis, and research.
- Perform data quality and data assurance reviews; conduct data analyses using qualitative and quantitative methods, prepare summary displays to report analysis results and findings.
- Planning and execution of studies, working groups, projects, and other activities that span across the multiple organizations and agencies.
- Assist with project management and OSD action officer functions.
- Develop and deliver briefings and white papers as required to document and provide the results of any analysis performed.
- Perform editing, document formatting, and proofreading.
- Provide assistance with meeting logistics and preparing briefings.
- Respond to internal and external substantive questions and inquiries on assigned tasks and projects.
- Analyze and respond to congressional, DoDIG, and GAO inquiries regarding portfolio programs.
- Track programs throughout the acquisition lifecycle to monitor execution and end-to-end functionality within cost and schedule constraints.
- Maintain cognizance of future programs, areas of interest and emerging requirements
- Give clear oral and written explanations of assigned tasks, relevant issues, analytic approach, and results.
Qualifications
- TS/SCI clearance is required
- 5 or more years of experience supporting DoD or other Federal agencies
- Bachelor’s degree is desired
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience as a junior or non-commissioned officer leading DoD programs is highly desired.
- Prior experience providing administrative support to senior DoD leadership
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external staff members, and the ability to work independently and take a proactive role
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks according to senior staff requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment
- High energy, enthusiasm, tact, ability to interact effectively with senior executives from Government and industry as well as Pentagon staff members.
- Ability to create and foster a cooperative work environment.
- Self-directed, detail oriented in completing assigned tasks, able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities.